ETHICAL CLIMATES
Work Climates and Organizational Ethics
There is no single type of work climate (Schneider, 1975).
Researchers have most often studied the existence and extent
of autonomy/control, degree of structure, nature of rewards,
consideration, warmth, and support (Campbell et al.,
1970; Field and Abelson, 1982; Schneider, 1983; Schneider
and Reichers, 1983). The majority of these climate types fall
into two very broad classifications: aggregated perceptions of
organizational conventions regarding forms of structure and
procedures for the use of rewards and control; and aggregated
perceptions of the existence of organizational norms
supporting values such as providing warmth and support to
peers and subordinates.