The Organizational Climate at Al-Quds University as Perceived by ‎Faculty Members: A Case Study

The Organizational Climate at Al-Quds University as Perceived by ‎Faculty Members: A Case Study

Mohammad A. Abdeen, Mahmoud A. Abu-Samra

Received : 20-05-2000 , Accepted : 28-04-2001

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This study aimed at determining the perceptions of Al-Quds University faculty members of its organizational climate. One hundred eighty two full-time Arabic speaking members were included in the study undertaken at the first semester 98/1999. A modified version of Athamneh’s tool used at Yarmouk University was used; its validity and reliability were re-determined. The results of the study showed that faculty members had low-ranking evaluation of the organizational climate at the University in general. Differences in their perceptions were shown with regard to sex (in favor of female), type of faculty (in favor of literary faculties), academic rank (in favor of “professor”), and years of experiences at Al-Quds Univeresity (in favor of those who had less than five years). Finally, some recommendations were made so that the University administration could improve its organizational climate.

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