Intergative analysis of organizational culture and climate in public hospitals in the Republic of Moldova
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https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2025.2-82.25Keywords:
beliefs, hospital management, norms, organizational climate, organizational culture, public hospitals, valuesAbstract
This study examines key aspects of organizational culture and climate in public hospitals in the Republic of Moldova, based on the perceptions of employees and patients. Employing a mixed-methods approach-both quantitative and qualitative-the research was conducted on samples of 825 employees, 845 patients, and 150 managers across eight public hospitals at the republican, district, and municipal levels. The study identifies and analyzes elements of organizational culture, culture types, and the perceptions of both employees and patients regarding the psychological climate. It explores fundamental components of organizational culture, such as beliefs, values, and norms, and their interrelation with organizational climate. Data were collected using questionnaires, psychodiagnostic tools, observation, interviews, and focus groups. The findings reveal a clear interdependence between organizational culture and climate, highlighting how institutional values, behavioral norms, and shared beliefs shape the workplace climate and how climate contributes to the development and strengthening of hospital cultures.
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