Organizational climate at Dentistry Scholl of University of Valle

Abstract

Summary:
Studies about organizacional behavior have demonstrated that the perceived image by the members of a
company affects their motivation, commitment and performance of their work. Members’ perceptions
become the reference background to explain environmental needs and to support decision making.
Taking this into account, the School of Dentistry Agenda for 2005-2010 includes the designing of
several strategies for organizational climate improvement. The purpose of this study was to develop
a good organizational climate and then, to facilitate values and beliefs dialogues. The objectives
were: to identify conflict sources that affect organizational climate; to share strategies in order
to facilitate personal and organizational development; and to identify strong points that support a
good working environment. Ten workshops were designed for all employees to identify problems,
issues, situations, conflicts and solutions that tended to improve relationships between workers.
Critical issues were: communication and respect failures, missunderstanding situations, and lack of
commitment. Organizational work experiences are related to laboral environment. The participation in
workshops allows employees to identify their personal needs and intentions. Key words:
Organizational Climate. School of Dentistry. Organizational values.