Systematic Review of Insights and Implications for the Educational System: Comparing School and University Organizational Climate
Keywords:
organizational climate; schools and universities; educational system; comparative analysis and systematic reviewAbstract
The organizational climate is a critical determinant of institutional effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction in educational institutions. However, research comparing these dynamics across academic levels and stakeholder groups remains limited. Therefore, this study systematically reviewed the literature to contrast the distinctiveness between schools and universities and identify prominent scale dimensions from the selected articles. Additionally, using a systematic review methodology, data were extracted from the Scopus and WOS databases (published within the 2020–2024 period), adhering to the PRISMA guidelines for transparency and rigor. Through in-depth content analysis, this study revealed two key findings on organizational climate: a) the difference between higher education and elementary education, further discussion about the difference between private and public educational institutions, and b) the main influence of organizational climate on the perceptions of different groups. These findings underscore the necessity of context-specific approaches to manage organizational climate and capture organizational climate dynamics in theory as well as provide actionable insights for educational leaders and policymakers in practice. This study suggests that future research should explore multiple methodologies to better understand school climate evolution and its impact on physical and psychological outcomes, particularly in the context of global reform from education and culture, as well as consider advancements in school values and promising practices.
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