INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE ON JOB SATISFACTION OF PUP CAMPUSES IN LAGUNA

This study determined the influence of organizational climate on job satisfaction of PUP campuses in Laguna. It was also intended to check which dimensions of organizational climate most influence/s the job satisfaction of selected respondents of PUP campuses in Laguna. There were 177 total respondents from the four PUP campuses in Laguna. These were selected thru a census method of data collection and a retrieval of 88% was achieved. The study was a descriptive type of research using the survey technique. Data was obtained through the use of a standardized instrument which was then treated using SPSS to compute the mean, percentage, weighted mean, sample t test, and Pearson r to test the relationship of the variables. The findings revealed that all indicators of organizational climate are evident in PUP campuses in Laguna. It was also found out that the respondents' job satisfaction in all item indicators was satisfied. Based on the Pearson r computation, all dimensions of organizational climate have a significant relationship when correlated to job satisfaction of the respondents of PUP campuses in Laguna. Moreover, it was concluded that rewards and recognition best influence the job satisfaction of the respondents. Since organizational climate influences the job satisfaction, it was recommended that the university administration shall review the existing programs and procedures that affect both organizational climate and job satisfaction. It was also highly recommended that a comparative study on organizational climate and job satisfaction be made in the universities having the same level of excellence.