Title: The influence of organisational climate on organisational silence: a comparison of public and private organisations in Turkey

Authors: Cihan Cobanoglu; Mehmet Sariisik; Orhan Akova; Guliz Coskun

Addresses: University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, Sarasota, Florida, USA; School of Hospitality Management, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan ' Sakarya University of Applied Science, Adapazarı, Sakarya Province, Turkey ' Istanbul University, Beyazıt, 34452 Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey ' Sakarya University of Applied Science, Adapazarı, Sakarya Province, Turkey

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: organisational silence; organisational climate; Turkey; public and private organisations.

DOI: 10.1504/EJIM.2024.138409

European Journal of International Management, 2024 Vol.23 No.1, pp.132 - 157

Received: 02 Jan 2019
Accepted: 21 Oct 2019
Published online: 03 May 2024 *

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