Impact of Organizational Culture on Psychological Wellbeing of Nurses: Mediating Role of Workplace Bullying

Abstract

Organizational culture promotes psychological wellbeing of employees by developing human competencies, abilities, talents, creativity and personal development. In healthcare sector, hierarchical cultures contribute to interpersonal mistreatment including bullying and harassment at workplace and results in stress, depression, burnout and other psychological health issues. Workplace bullying has detrimental effect on psychological health and wellbeing of employees. The present study aims to find the impact of organizational culture on psychological wellbeing of employees with mediating role of workplace bullying. In this research study, we used quantitative research design and a cross-sectional survey was applied.  Data was collected from nurses working in public sector hospitals located in Lahore. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaire at the natural work setting after the consent of respondents. We applied convenience sampling technique and a sample of 300 nurses was selected from five public sector hospitals. Findings revealed significant negative association between organizational culture and workplace bullying and between workplace bullying and psychological wellbeing. Organizational culture was positively associated with psychological wellbeing. Moreover, we find significant mediating impact of workplace bullying on the relationship of organizational culture and psychological wellbeing. Participative management style, justice, mutual respect, good interpersonal relationships, social and organizational support may eradicate bullying behaviors and promote psychological wellbeing of nurses in healthcare settings.

Key Words: Organizational Culture, Workplace Bullying, Psychological Wellbeing, Social Support, Stress.