The Moderating Effect of Ethical Climate on the Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment: Evidence from Large Companies in Turkey

Zehir C., Muceldili B., Zehir S.

8th International Strategic Management Conference, Barcelona, Spain, 21 - 23 June 2012, vol.58, pp.734-743 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 58
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.1051
  • City: Barcelona
  • Country: Spain
  • Page Numbers: pp.734-743
  • Keywords: affective commitment, continuance commitment, gender, job satisfaction Turkey, NORMATIVE COMMITMENT, CONTINUANCE, ANTECEDENTS
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This study examines the moderating effect of ethical climate on positive job attitudes in Marmara Region in Turkey. The aim of this study is to measure the correlation between two variables, and to explore the moderating effect of ethical climate on satisfaction and commitment. For this aim, data were collected from 192 large companies. Results indicate the positive relation between job satisfaction dimensions and affective commitment and continuance commitment. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of the 8th International Strategic Management Conference