Preferred organizational climates of Type A individuals

Abstract

In this study, the relationship of Type A behavior to organizational climate preferences was investigated. Respondents were 118 male and female students of administration who would soon be undertaking full-time employment. Each completed the Jenkins Activity Survey, a widely used paper-and-pencil measure of Type A behavior, and indicated their preferences for nine organizational climates. Type A behavior scores were related in consistent and meaningful ways to work climates characterized by high performance standards, spontaneity, ambiguity, and toughness. These results indicate that individuals are attracted to jobs and organizational climates which match their own stable behavioral and attitudinal propensities.