An Investigation of the Moderator Effect of Communicative Rational Action on the Relationship Between Meritocracy and Psychological Capital İletişimsel Rasyonel Eylemin Meritokrasi ve Psikolojik Sermaye Arasındaki İlişkide Düzenleyici Etkisinin İncelenmesi

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Çamlı A. Y., Çavuşoğlu S., Yoruldu M.

Sosyoekonomi, vol.33, no.65, pp.335-360, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 65
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2025.03.16
  • Journal Name: Sosyoekonomi
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.335-360
  • Keywords: Communicative Rational Action, Firm Family, Meritocracy, Psychological Capital
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aims to determine whether meritocracy influences psychological capital and, if so, to reveal whether communicative rational action moderates this relationship. The sample group consists of managers of domestic and international companies. Data were analysed using the IBM SPSS 21 program. Multiple regression analysis and SPSS PROCESS v3.5 (Model 1) methods were used. Except for the value-rational-action, four sub-dimensions (rational action, practical-rational action, rational communication and firm family) are moderated in the relationship between meritocracy and psychological capital. In conclusion, meritocracy has a positive effect on psychological capital.