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The purpose of this study is to assess the psychological capital of staffs of province yazd educational department and its relationship with organizational commitment and regard to job satisfaction as a mediator variable. For this purpose, a questionnaire was developed to measure this variable. After ensuring the validity and reliability of measurement tools by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, were distributed among a sample of 150 employees. The research method used is the Pearson correlation and structural equation models. Results indicated that psychological capital have highly correlated with organizational commitment and job satisfaction of employees and Job satisfaction can put the relative impact on the relationship between psychological capital on organizational commitment The psychological capital as a core construct is a better predictor than either of its components for organizational commitment. In the end, is also provided suggestions for managers to enhance their employee psychological capital.
Keyword: psychological capital, organizational commitment, job satisfaction
Introduction
The word "capital" refers to the value of assets and resources for a special need. However other types of capital value are worth thinking. These capitals include human capital, social and recently psychological capital which is entirely provided by individuals in the organization in the form of intangible assets and resources. In addition, while social capital, human among the members is slightly different, all members must have a high level of positive psychological capital will be oriented to ensure the success of the organization. In recent years, especially after the introduction of positive psychology-oriented view and view of this tendency psychology to the capabilities and positive qualities in individuals and the importance of positive environment (including positive work environment); It was said that there are only three types of capital have been mentioned and the human experience and job skills and careers have To be successful, administrative organizations, productive and services is not enough but the positive qualities of employees is more important subject. It was here that the fourth type of the capital in organizations as a positive psychological capital rose. Positive psychological capital is positive qualities and abilities of employees, managers and the general atmosphere of organization such as confidence, hope, and optimism and tolerates (Luthans, 2002). While human capital to "what do you know" and social...