In instances as such, it
is evident that an open climate is at play. Such display of concerns by the personnel is line with Buchholz’s (2001)
research on open climate, which similarly suggest that when workers express their grievances, perspectives as well
as provide propositions to their supervisors or superiors. Such positive communication climate is essentially crucial
to the success of the organization as studies indicate that there is a positive relationship between the communication
climate in the organization and the level of commitment of the employees to the organization (e.g. Trombetta and
Rogers, 1988).