Organizational climate: the perception of social workers in Portugal
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https://doi.org/10.15257/ehquidad.2025.0003Keywords:
Organizational Climate, Job Satisfaction, Social Workers, PortugalAbstract
Workers' perceptions of the organizational climate they experience have a significant impact, both at the individual and collective levels. The organizational climate influences feelings of organizational belonging, engagement, work productivity, employee well-being, among other aspects. It is within this framework that the analysis of organizational climate assumes particular importance. The objective of this study is to analyze the organizational climate perceived by a professional group in Portugal, specifically social workers. The methodology employed is quantitative and exploratory, utilizing an online questionnaire. The instruments used were a questionnaire socio-demographic and the Organizational Climate Assessment Questionnaire (QuACO). The sample consisted of 550 social workers practicing professionally in Portugal, selected through convenience sampling. Portuguese social workers exhibit lower satisfaction levels across various dimensions of the organizational climate compared to other professional groups, particularly regarding autonomy, workload, work environment, and job satisfaction. Only in terms of participation in decision-making do social workers demonstrate more satisfactory levels.
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