Exploring and Explaining the Antecedents of Emotional Climate of Organization in National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company

The main aim of this study is to explore and explain the antecedents of emotional climate of organization, and to introduce its components in National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (Khorasan Razavi). This is a qualitative research study, which is based on content analysis strategy. The data were collected through semi - structured interviews, and the analysis was done by the qualitative content analysis. The statistical population consisted of all employees of National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company in Khorasan Razavi District, and the sample was selected by using purposeful sampling up to the theoretical saturation and sampling adequacy of 19 people. The findings showed that the antecedents of the emotional climate of organization can be grouped into seventeen categories, including manager’s characteristics, meritocracy, respecting employees, corporate reputation, political parties, self-interest, ranking system, privatization, administrative rules, compensation system, organizational ethics, external environment of the organization, organizational justice, knowledge management, conflict, type of work, and job rotation. Recognition of these antecedents and their sub components can help the managers to better understand their organization and make necessary changes to provide a well-managed emotional climate in line with the organizational goals.