Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
European Journal of International Management, cilt.23, sa.1, ss.132-157, 2024 (SSCI)
An understanding of the influence of organisational climate on organisational silence behaviour will be helpful for managers to create a better environment for the employees and increase their productivity. The purpose of this study is to analyse the influence of organisational climate on organisational silence in public and private organisations in Turkey. The data were collected from 24 private and 13 public organisations in Istanbul, Turkey, from September through April 2017. In total 946 usable questionnaires were received. SEM was used for the data analysis. The direct relationships between the dimensions of organisational climate and organisational silence, as well as the indirect impact of the type of organisation on these relationships, were tested. Results showed that perceived negative manager attitude has significant influence on two dimensions of organisational silence: acquiescent and defensive. While no difference was found in organisational silence between public and private organisations, the freedom of speech and communication opportunities were perceived to be less in public organisations. The moderating impact of the type of organisation was significant for certain relationships among the dimensions of organisational climate and organisational silence. Practical implications for the managers in public and private institutions in Turkey are discussed.