The Mediating Role of Organizational Culture in the Effect of Organizational Climate on Organizational Commitment and Research

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of organizational climate on organizational commitment and the mediating role of organizational culture in this effect. Organizational climate is defined as the perceived atmosphere in an organization, while organizational commitment refers to the loyalty of employees to the organization. Organizational culture, on the other hand, is a collection of values, rituals, and symbols arising from the organization's historical background that guides the behavior of employees. The main hypothesis of this research is that a positive organizational climate will increase organizational commitment and that organizational culture plays a mediating role in this process. To test this hypothesis, a survey has been conducted with employees of a company operating in the construction sector in Çanakkale. The survey consists of scales that measure employee perceptions of organizational climate, organizational commitment, and organizational culture. The data collected from the surveys have been evaluated with statistical analysis methods. The results of the analyses indicate that organizational climate has a significant effect on organizational commitment, which is strengthened through organizational culture.