Cultural Climate Research Articles

The Architectural Intersection of Museums and Disability Policy

The way in which people with disabilities devise methods to move through the world and faced barriers before architectural modifications evolved based on legislation intersects with the architectural preservation of culturally significant sites, specifically museums. By excluding the disabled community in museum spaces, it perpetuates the ableist mindset of society further by limiting information, creating a disparity in cultural climate and community belonging. How do museums preserve historical significance, while also creating a space for all? In order to devise an accepting space within museums and go beyond the idea of inclusion, people within public spaces need to strive to understand the way that individuals interact with the institution, while adjusting the space in an inherent way to include access for all beyond the legal policy.

Literature Synthesis on the Impact of Organizational Culture and Innovation Climate on HRM Digital Technology Adoption in the Border Public Sector

This research aims to understand how organisational culture and innovation climate influence the adoption of digital technologies in human resource management (HRM) practices in the public sector, particularly in border regions. In this context, organisational culture encompasses the values and norms present in an organisation that can support or hinder change, while innovation climate refers to an atmosphere that encourages creativity and acceptance of new technologies. This research method uses a literature study approach with the following steps: 1. Literature Search: Collecting relevant sources on the application of digital technology in HRM. 2. Initial Screening: Screening literary works based on title and abstract. 3. Inclusion Criteria: Establishing criteria to select the analysed literature. 4. Literature Analysis: Analysed the selected literature to synthesise findings and relationships between factors. 5. Recommendations: Provide recommendations for organisations in the public sector. The results showed that an organisational culture that supports change and innovation positively contributes to the adoption of digital technology in human resource management (HRM). In addition, a positive innovation climate, with support for innovative behaviour, also promotes successful adoption. However, challenges in the public sector, such as limited infrastructure, may affect organisational readiness to adopt new technologies. The study's conclusions suggest that an organisational culture that supports change and a climate of innovation play an important role in the adoption of digital technologies in human resource management (HRM), especially in the public sector. Recommendations for future research include focusing on the context of border regions, conducting longitudinal studies to understand the evolution of technology adoption, as well as exploring other factors such as infrastructure and government support that may influence the adoption process.

No such thing as waste in primary food sector.

The European Union (EU) circular economy action plan aims to double its use of recycled material by 2030. We argue that waste-centric approach to resources may have adverse consequences to this ambition. The aim of the work was to find out the factors limiting or promoting the use of waste from primary food sector in countries with the same cultural background and similar climate in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway. Biomass from the primary food production sector is of good quality and excellent to use, but its use may be limited if given waste status. From numerous management decision trigger clusters, which may affect valorisation of the biomass, we focus on technology and policy. Our semi-structured interviews addressed the analysis and management of waste or by-products and explored the end-of-waste and alternative mechanisms that allowed the biomass to be valorised. However, the interviews revealed that none of the companies regard anything becoming waste, but as raw material or production left-over. Any obstacles hypothesised turned out not to be acknowledged by companies at all. This appears to be a very good example of the use of resources, but the approach is haphazard and may conflict with official understanding and waste reporting requirements. Definition of waste is the same in the EU, and arbitrary treatment can be misleading. There is a need for better management of the material flow to ensure effective biomass circulation avoiding its becoming waste. We recommend that this be addressed by introducing environmental, social, governance and a self-control system.

THE MECHANISM FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CODE OF CORPORATE ETHICS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF CORPORATIONS

The article is devoted to the mechanism for implementing the code of corporate ethics in the activities of corporations. The author examines government regulation in the economic sphere and relationships with corporations, as well as the role of corporations in alliance with the state and the protection of moral and legal norms. The article provides a definition of implementation and discusses its importance for the introduction of new strategies and technologies into the activities of corporations. The author also analyses the content of the code of corporate ethics and its role in the formation of corporate identity and increasing the efficiency of the corporation. In conclusion, the author emphasises the importance of proper implementation of the code of ethics for the formation of corporate culture and moral climate in the company.

The Influence of Safety Compliance on Safety Climate with Safety Culture as a Mediator among Grab Drivers in South Jakarta

This study aims to analyze the influence of safety compliance, safety culture and safety climate among Grab drivers in South Jakarta. By gaining an in-depth understanding of these factors, it is expected that more effective safety strategies and programs can be developed to ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers, as well as to enhance security in future online transportation operations. The research employs a quantitative methodology with descriptive and inferential approaches. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires distributed to 98 Grab drivers in the South Jakarta area. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS 3.0 software with the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The results of the study indicate a significant influence of safety compliance on safety culture, as well as on safety climate. These findings confirm that good safety compliance contributes to the formation of a strong safety culture and overall enhancement of the safety climate. Additionally, it was found that safety culture has a strong positive impact on safety climate.

Diversity, Features, and Challenges of Managing Urban Protected Areas, the Case of Croatia

ABSTRACT Management strategies in protected areas are often based on experiences from large, remote sites, raising questions about their suitability for urban protected areas (UPAs). This paper compares management practices and impacts in non-urban protected areas (PAs) and urban protected areas. Focusing on twelve Croatian UPAs, the study explores challenges, activities, and resilience levels. Through field observations and interviews, it was found that UPA management is influenced by usage intensity, often requiring daily involvement of utility companies. UPAs face unique pressures due to frequent use, leading to longer recovery times compared to non-urban PAs. Moreover, the less natural the area, the greater its resistance to environmental pressures. While UPAs have distinctive challenges, effective management strategies that incorporate natural and cultural heritage, community engagement, and climate considerations can greatly improve their sustainability and public benefit.

The Influence of Organiztional Communication Culture and Organizational Communication Climate on Professional Performance and Work Motivation of Teachers at MA Ura El-Mumtaz Education Foundation in Binjai City

Communication within an organization plays a crucial role in determining the professionalism and work motivation of teachers. This study aims to examine the impact of organizational communication culture and organizational communication climate on the professional performance and work motivation of teachers at Maura El-Mumtaz Education Foundation. Using a quantitative approach, this research involved 36 teachers as respondents, selected through a total santpling method. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire designed to measure four main variables: organizational communication culture, organizational communication climate, professional performance, and work motivation. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression techniques to determine the extent to which organizational communication culture and climate influence teachers' professional performance and work motivation. This study supports the Transitional Theory, which posits thatpositive changes in organizational communication culture and climate can enhance performance and work motivation. Additionally, the findings reinforce the Human Relations Theory, which emphasizes the importance of social interaction and effective communication in improvingjob satisfaction and productivity. The results of the study indicate that organizational communication culture has a positive and significant influence on teachers' professional performance

The unique social-emotional challenges that bright immigrant youth face

This paper explores the social-emotional challenges faced by bright immigrant youth. We incorporate Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory to identify complexities across the model’s 5 layers. In the microsystem, cultural heritage conflicts with assimilation, disrupting support networks, suggesting the need for culturally sensitive support in schools, peer networks, and family involvement. The mesosystem highlights language and cultural barriers in family-school cooperation, recommending enhanced communication, curricular adjustments, and language support. The exosystem reveals immigration policies and discrimination exacerbate challenges, advocating for equitable educational access and cultural competence training. The macrosystem addresses societal perceptions and the recognition of giftedness, promoting equality, diversity, and positive cultural climates. Finally, the chronosystem indicates that policy changes impact developmental trajectories. Understanding these 5 socio-cultural layers and implementing targeted interventions can effectively support the social-emotional well-being and academic success of immigrant youth.

Classroom Cultural Diversity Climate and Students' Intention to Engage in Cultural Events: A Parallel Multiple Mediation Analysis of Attitude to Multiculturality at School and Cultural Competence as Groundwork for Culture and the Arts Confluence Program

Classroom Cultural Diversity Climate and Students' Intention to Engage in Cultural Events: A Parallel Multiple Mediation Analysis of Attitude to Multiculturality at School and Cultural Competence as Groundwork for Culture and the Arts Confluence Program

Sistematik Literatur Review dampak Kepercayaan Diri pada Kesuksesan Pengusaha

This study aims to examine the impact of self-confidence on entrepreneurial success through a systematic review of existing literature. Self-confidence is an important psychological factor in entrepreneurship, influencing risk-taking, innovation, persistence, and business performance. The research method used is a literature review involving the search and analysis of various relevant empirical studies. The results of the study indicate that high self-confidence is positively correlated with greater risk-taking ability, creativity in innovation, resilience in the face of failure, and achievement of better business performance. In addition, factors such as experience, education and entrepreneurial training, social support, and culture and economic climate are also found to play a significant role in shaping and strengthening entrepreneurial self-confidence. This study also identifies several challenges and gaps in previous research, such as variations in the definition and measurement of self-confidence, and the lack of qualitative and longitudinal approaches. Keywords: Self-confidence, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Success

PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI, KOMPENSASI DAN IKLIM ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DI KANTOR DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN CATATAN SIPIL KOTA MEDAN

This research aims to investigate the impact of organizational culture, compensation, and organizational climate on the performance of Civil Servants at the Office of Population and Civil Registration in Medan City. The respondents in this study are the Civil Servants working in this office. The analysis method applied utilizes the SMART PLS technique, which helps in assessing the validity and reliability of the variables and identifying whether the independent variables contribute positively or negatively to the performance of the Civil Servants. Through this approach, it is expected to gain a deeper understanding of the various factors influencing the performance of Civil Servants at the Office of Population and Civil Registration in Medan City.

Cultivating Cross‐Cultural Connections through Language Learning Circles in Early Childhood Programs

AbstractSpanish is the second most common language among US children aged 5–17, with 26.8% speaking it at home. To foster cultural understanding and promote positive relationships, it's crucial to introduce young children to different languages and cultures. Preschool language education can cultivate respect and empathy, building more inclusive communities. Culturally responsive education equips children with skills to value diversity, creating a harmonious cultural climate. This article highlights the importance of learning another language (e.g., Spanish) and introduces Language Learning Circles (LCC) for preschoolers. Research indicates ages 3–6 are optimal for language acquisition, emphasizing the need for early exposure to enhance learning, and cultural appreciation.

Museumising Bruce Lee in a Hong Kong public museum: (De)political imagination and the culture of disappearance

ABSTRACT Scholars have recognised the significance of museums for establishing and maintaining national legitimacy and shaping identity. Following the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China in 1997, tensions emerged between Chinese national identity and local Hong Kong identity. Drawing inspiration from studies of the role of museums in nation-building, research on Hong Kong museums, and Ackbar Abbas’ notion of cultures of disappearance, we conducted a comparative analysis of two Bruce Lee exhibitions at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the first of which was held between 2013 and 2020 and the second of which opened in November 2021. A comparison of these exhibitions demonstrates their distinct approaches to appropriating Lee’s legacy by drawing attention to changes in the associated narratives that reflect changes in the cultural and political climate. While both exhibitions engaged with the concept of disappearance, the earlier one did so by adhering to the conventional ‘East-meets-West’ framework, resulting in the effacement of Hong Kong culture. In contrast, the deployment of techniques of disappearance in the later exhibition challenged viewers’ perception of reality, prompting contemplation of the self and identity by embracing strategies of disappearance while resisting a culture of disappearance. However, this came at the cost of downplaying Lee’s significance as a symbol of resistance.

Culturally responsive teaching self-efficacy and cultural diversity climate are positively associated with the academic and psychological adjustment of immigrant and nonimmigrant students.

This study investigated the associations between teachers' culturally responsive teaching (CRT) self-efficacy, students' perceptions of classroom cultural diversity climate (CDC), and the academic and psychological adjustment of elementary school students in culturally diverse German classrooms. The sample included 41 teachers and 234 fourth grade students (Mage = 10.48, SDage = 0.56, 55% female; 38% first immigrant generation). We conducted multilevel analyses to assess the associations between teachers' CRT self-efficacy, student-perceived CDC (i.e., equal treatment by students and heritage and intercultural learning), and students' school achievement, school belongingness, and life satisfaction. We performed mediation analyses to investigate to what extent student-perceived CDC explains the association between CRT self-efficacy and student outcomes. Additionally, we explored the moderating role of students' immigrant generation in the associations. Teachers' CRT self-efficacy and student-perceived equal treatment were positively related to mathematical competence and German vocabulary. Student-perceived heritage and intercultural learning was positively associated with school belongingness and life satisfaction but negatively with reading comprehension. Equal treatment and heritage and intercultural learning did not mediate the relation between CRT self-efficacy and children's adjustment. Findings did not vary across students' immigrant generation. Teachers' CRT self-efficacy and CDC positively contribute to students' academic and psychological adjustment, but independently. Both aspects can be beneficial for the adjustment of elementary school children, regardless of their immigrant generation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

The predictive effect of cultural orientation and perceived school climate on the formation of teachers’ growth mindsets

This study aimed to examine the predictive effect of cultural orientation and perceived school climate on the formation of teachers’ growth mindsets. A total of 811 middle school teachers (26.88% females; mean age = 29.77) from Shanghai City, mainland China, participated in the study. The growth mindset inventory, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, and the school-level environment questionnaire were used to assess teachers’ growth mindset beliefs, cultural orientations, and perceptions of school climates, respectively. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were applied to test the hypothesized roles of teachers’ cultural orientations and perceived school climates in predicting the formation of their growth mindsets. Two interesting findings were obtained. First, regarding the effect of cultural orientation, teachers’ growth mindset belief was positively predicted by the Confucian dimension of cultural value in relation to long-term orientation but negatively predicted by the dimensions of power distance and uncertainty avoidance. Second, regarding the predictive effect of school climate, growth mindset was positively predicted by three school climate factors: school resources, decision-making, and instructional innovation. These findings provide empirical evidence for the perspectives of social cognitive theory and cultural and ecological psychology by highlighting the contextual sensitivity of growth mindset formation. These findings also have practical implications because they highlight the need to consider cultural and school climate factors in the promotion of teachers’ growth mindsets.

Critique of Modern Feminism

This paper explores the counter argument for Chapter 3 of Marriages, Families, and Relationships by Mary Ann Lamanna, Agnes Riedmann, and Susan Stewart, which deals with the topic of Gender Identities and Families, especially regarding feminism. This paper will provide a general summary, main points, and concepts of the chapter that focuses on feminism. Afterwards, this paper will continue to provide a general social, legal, and cultural climate of the time the book was written versus now (2024), and then reflect on some new information and research that disproves the glorification of modern feminism as done in the book. The critique will demonstrate how modern feminism, under the guise of advocating for gender equality, can sometimes promote racist and sexist agendas. Specifically, this paper will detail the mechanisms through which modern feminism disguises itself, manipulating social perceptions to orient one group as superior over others. This will include an analysis of how certain feminist narratives utilize the concepts of victimhood and social proof to establish a hierarchy of suffering and legitimacy, thereby positioning some groups as more deserving of support and resources than others, based on race, class, or historical experiences.

The Reception of Spinoza in Japan

The reception of Spinoza in Japan was affected by the problems of rapid modernization from the nineteenth century onwards: the split of the mind into Western and non-Western. We shall look at how Spinoza's ideas were received across the four phases of the assimilation of Western philosophy into Japan. Namely, initiation (1860s-1880s), establishment (1890s-1910s), re-appropriation (1920s-1945) and de-ideologisation (1945-present). Although his pantheistic monism was accepted from the outset fairly easily in the Buddhist cultural climate, his philosophy revealed resistant to appropriation by the language of dialectics such as that of the Kyoto School in wartime, which sought Japanese identity in the dialectical self-denial of the borrowed Westernness in the course of the “historical world”. This could provide a clue to understanding the current younger generation's embrace of Spinoza.

Encompassing the world in the Alps: the Habsburg Court at Innsbruck in the late renaissance and early Baroque

ABSTRACT This article examines the importance of travel writing for understanding the cultural climate around the Habsburg dynasty’s court at Innsbruck, Austria during the late Renaissance and early Baroque. It argues that prominent travel accounts’ descriptions of the Innsbruck court reveal points of commonalities between popular and elite cultural understandings of objects associated with Habsburg piety and prestige. Furthermore, it contends that these travel accounts also illuminate how the objects themselves reflect the dynamic relationship between local Alpine traditions and global Habsburg interests.

Supplemental Material for Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy and Cultural Diversity Climate Are Positively Associated With the Academic and Psychological Adjustment of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Students

Supplemental Material for Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy and Cultural Diversity Climate Are Positively Associated With the Academic and Psychological Adjustment of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Students

Adolescent Cultural Identity Development in Context: The Dynamic Interplay of the Identity Project With Classroom Cultural Diversity Climate in Italy and Germany

While both the classroom cultural diversity climate and curriculum-based interventions can promote cultural identity development, they have not been studied together. Drawing on theories of ethnic-racial identity development, the current study aimed to understand the dynamic interplay of a curriculum-based intervention (the Identity Project) with the classroom cultural diversity climate (heritage culture and intercultural learning, critical consciousness socialization and equal treatment) on cultural identity exploration and resolution. Our sample included 906 mid-adolescents in Italy (32.36% immigrant descent, Mage (SD) = 15.12 (0.68) years, 51.73% female), and 504 early adolescents in Germany (53.86% immigrant descent, Mage (SD) = 12.82 (0.89) years, 42.37% female). Bayesian multivariate linear models show that the Identity Project and a stronger critical consciousness climate in the classroom before the intervention promoted cultural identity exploration at post-test in both countries. However, effects of the intervention and facets of the diversity climate on subsequent resolution were only observed in Italy. There was some evidence that the intervention could alter the classroom cultural diversity climate in Germany, while the intervention could compensate for a less positive diversity climate in the slightly older sample in Italy. Thus, it seems promising to systematically build in opportunities to engage with students’ diverse heritage cultures and identities when developing new curricula, as well as to train teachers to implement such curricula.