Researchers study organizational climate in order to examine how the work environment influences behaviors. Which of the following characteristics are utilized to study climate (select all that apply)?
a. Supervisor support
b. Unit staffing and its effect on incident reporting
c. Autonomy
d. Peer cohesion
e. Rewards and recognition
A, C, D, E
Some characteristics that are used to study climate are decision making, leadership, supervisor support, peer cohesion, autonomy, conflict, work pressure, rewards, feeling of warmth, and risk.
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