The Impact of Positive Psychology at the Organizational Level
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https://doi.org/10.63331/upasw/33/11Keywords:
positive psychology, job satisfaction, organizational culture, positive leadership, productivityAbstract
Positive psychology has become an essential field in organizational studies, significantly impacting employee well-being and performance. This paper explores the role of positive psychology in the organizational environment, highlighting the benefits of applying its concepts, such as job satisfaction, positive leadership, and a development-oriented organizational culture. The present study analyzes the effects of strategies based on positive psychology in improving the work climate and increasing productivity. The applied research includes a questionnaire distributed to employees of an IT company, aiming to correlate the level of satisfaction with organizational behaviors. The results confirm the initial hypotheses, demonstrating that employees who exhibit a high level of satisfaction have greater productivity and more harmonious interpersonal relationships. In conclusion, integrating practices from positive psychology can significantly contribute to long-term organizational success.
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