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Early
Climate Research by Rudolf Moos*
Rudolf Moos was an early pioneer in conceptualizing the role of social atmosphere in peoples’ satisfaction.
His interest in identifying core climate factors inspired
behavioral scientists and organizational development
professionals to explore the role of the social atmosphere
in a variety of health and productivity outcomes.
Rudolf Moos identified three dimensions of
climate:
Assessing
individual involvement in the environment
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Personal
Development Dimension - Assessing
support for personal development
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System
Maintenance Dimension -
Assessing order, organization, clarity
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* Moos, R. (1973).
Conceptualization of human environments. American Psychologist,
New York: John Wiley & Sons.
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