(The Effect of Organization Climate on Organization-Based Self-Esteem and Subjective Well-Being: A Research on SMEs)

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is to determine the effect of organizational climate perception on organizational self-esteem and subjective well-being. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted on SME employees (N: 157). in Busan Organized Industrial Zone in Konya The questionnaire method, which is the primary data collection tool, was applied for the study. Survey data were analyzed using SPSS program. Findings – The results of the analysis reveal that the organizational climate has a statistically significant and positive effect on organization-based self-esteem and subjective well-being. In addition, the results showed that organizational self-esteem has a statistically significant and positive effect on subjective well-being. Discussion – In this study conducted on SME employees, it was observed that organizational climate positively affected organizational self-esteem and subjective well-being. It is seen that the climate perceived by the employees within the organization can affect both their respect for the organization and their self-assessments. In this sense, the study is thought to contribute to the field.