Week_5_NR534.docx NR534 Organizational Culture and Climate Chamberlain College of Nur

week_5_NR534.docx    NR534 Organizational Culture and Climate   Chamberlain College of Nursing  NR534:Healthcare Systems Management  Organizational Culture and Climate   In this paper the organizational culture and climate of Western Reserve Hospital will be examined. Included elements of this paper are the mission and vision of the organization, how the culture and climate play a role, and identified strengths and weaknesses. The environment of the organization will be evaluated as well and the ability to support a healthy work environment for employees and patients. The role of leadership in the organization will also be explored, as it plays a role in organizational culture and climate.   Organizational Culture and Climate Analysis   Organizational culture guides an organizations operations, the culture is based on the mission, vision, and overall goals of the organization. This plays a role in how decisions are made and the climate of the organization. Skvarciany, 2015 describes the organizational climate as the perception employees have of the work environment and how it affects their emotional and physical well-being. An organizations culture has a direct impact on productivity, staff satisfaction, and overall morale of the environment. It is important to assess the culture of an organization to determine if it is effective and in alignment with the mission, vision, and goals. Western Reserve Hospitals culture was assessed using the seven categories below.   Physical Environment   The