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Örgütsel Etik İklimin Psikolojik Sahiplenmeye Etkisi
The Effect of Organizational Ethical Climate on Psychological Ownership

Author(s): Aysel Arslan, Hasan Gül
Subject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Management and complex organizations, Human Resources in Economy, Business Ethics, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Organization; Ethics; Ethical Climate; Psychological Ownership;

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of organizational ethical climate on the psychological sense of ownership of employees. Design/methodology/approach – In the study, in which the relational and causal screening model, which is one of the quantitative research designs, was used, the data were obtained from a sample group consisting of 301 academicians. The data obtained by the questionnaire technique were analyzed in the SPSS program.Findings – Research findings; organizational ethical climate positively affects the psychological ownership levels of academicians. Discussion – Under the competitive conditions of the 21st century business world, the adoption and implementation of a number of ethical values have become very important for organizations. Organizations differ from their competitors with their activities that integrate with their values. The acceptance of these values by the society makes positive contributions to the reputation of organizations. The concept of organizational ethics gathers all kinds of positive values that create social trust. The perception and adoption of these values by employees is closely related to their psychological ownership of theorganization in which they work. In an organization that is psychologically owned, the motivation of the employees will increase and productivity will be ensured.

  • Issue Year: 14/2022
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 2013-2029
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Turkish