ABSTRACT
This study examines the impact of the perceived ethical climate on organizational identification, focusing on the mediating role of self-esteem among healthcare professionals. The research explores how perceptions of the ethical climate influence employee attachment within hospitals, where ethical considerations are paramount. Data were collected from 641 hospital employees through surveys measuring ethical climate, self-esteem, and organizational identification. The findings reveal that a positive ethical climate enhances organizational identification. However, self-esteem partially mediates this relationship, showing a slight negative correlation with organizational identification. This suggests that while an ethical climate fosters identification, higher self-esteem may encourage professional autonomy, potentially reducing organizational attachment. Enhancing the ethical work climate can strengthen employee identification, but the nuanced influence of self-esteem requires further investigation. These insights can guide healthcare organizations in developing strategies that balance employee autonomy with organizational commitment, ultimately improving both performance and patient care outcomes.
