The madiation role of organizational socialization in the effect of organizational communication on job satisfaction in healtcare professionals

From the neo-classical administrative mentality to the present, the perspective of people has changed. People are seen as a very important main character for organizations to be successful. As a social being, people is always in interaction with his environment. As a result of this interaction socialization and communication also play an important role for the individual to enjoy and be satisfied with their job. This situation is even more important for health sector employees who have an hard working tempo. In this context, the aim of the study was to investigate the effects of health personnel's organizational communication and organizational socialization levels on their job satisfaction. In the study, besides the effect of organizational communication on organizational socialization, it was also investigated whether organizational socialization has a mediating role in the effect of organizational communication on job satisfaction. The research was carried out on health personnel working mainly in Kastamonu and various cities. The sample of the study consists of 222 health workers in this universe. Data were collected by questionnaire method. Data were analyzed with SPSS and AMOS statistical programs. As analysis methods, structural equation model and process macro analysis were used. According to the results of the analysis, organizational communication has a significant positive effect on organizational socialization and job satisfaction. It was also found that organizational socialization significantly affected job satisfaction. Finally, it has been determined that organizational socialization has a high mediating role in the effect of organizational communication on job satisfaction.