The Mediating Role of Organizational Climate on the Effect of Job Satisfaction on Employees’ Organizational Commitment

Abstract

The concept of job satisfaction is important in contributing to the success of a business. This is because people spend a large part of their daily lives in their work environments, and therefore, employee satisfaction and motivation directly affect the success of the organization. The purpose of this study is to examine how job satisfaction affects employees' organizational commitment while analyzing the mediating role of organizational climate in this relationship. The population of the research consists of the European side of Istanbul, and the sample was taken from private companies operating in the Küçükçekmece district. Within the scope of the study, the concept of job satisfaction was primarily addressed; its definition, importance, factors affecting individuals and organizations, theories related to job satisfaction, and its outcomes were evaluated. Concepts such as salary, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment of organizations and employees were also examined. Meaningful relationships were identified among the variables of the study, and it was found that organizational climate plays a mediating role in the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment.