"The Influence of Organizational Climate on Employees' Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Case Study of the Ministry of Agriculture in Hargeisa, Somaliland"

ABSTRACT Organizational climate represents employees' collective perceptions of their work environment, encompassing shared attitudes, beliefs, and values that shape workplace dynamics. Meanwhile, organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) refers to voluntary, discretionary actions that employees undertake beyond their formal job descriptions, contributing to overall organizational effectiveness. In public institutions across Somaliland, including the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), fostering a positive organizational climate is essential for enhancing employee motivation, engagement, and performance. However, a persistent gap in OCB among public-sector employees, particularly within the MOA, has impeded the timely achievement of institutional goals. This study aimed to assess the prevailing levels of OCB and organizational climate within the MOA, examine the relationship between these two constructs, and determine the extent to which organizational climate influences OCB. A quantitative cross-sectional research design was employed, utilizing a census approach to collect data from all 95 MOA employees through a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that both OCB and organizational climate at the MOA were relatively low (Overall Mean = 1.93, indicating a low level). Additionally, a strong, positive, and statistically significant correlation was observed between organizational climate and OCB (r = 0.847, p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis identified key organizational climate factors—specifically, organizational goals, rewards, and effective communication—as significant drivers of OCB, highlighting their critical role in shaping employee behavior. Keywords: Organizational climate, organizational citizenship behavior, Ministry of Agriculture Author: Mohamed. O. Ibrahim (Dubbe), email : [email protected] cell phone: +252-63-4241040 Hargeisa, Somaliland