(A Study on The Effects of Ethical Leadership and Psychological Safety on The Relationship Between Diversity Climate and Positive Psychological Capital)

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is to investigate the roles of psychological safety and ethical leadership in the impact of employees' perception of diversity climate on positive psychological capital. Design/methodology/approach – The data collected through a questionnaire from a sample of 1000 people in the banking sector was analyzed by hierarchical regression analysis through SPSS 23 Amos and Lisrel 8.80 programs. Findings – It was found that ethical leadership behaviors and psychological safety were partially mediated the positive and meaningful effect of psychological capital on the diversity climate. In addition, ethical leadership and psychological safety have a mediating role in the impact of diversity climate on hope and self-efficacy sub-dimensions. The mediating effect of ethical leadership behaviors in this relationship is higher compared to psychological safety. Discussion – Research findings show that there is a positive relationship between employees' perceptions of diversity climate and positive psychological capital levels, and ethical leadership behaviors and psychological safety climate have mediating roles in this relationship. In this context, suggestions for banking sector managers have been developed. In addition, the study contributes to the literature since there is a very limited number of studies on the concept of diversity climate.