The Mediating Role of Organizational Culture in the Link Between Communication Style and Job Satisfaction in Start-Ups

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of interpersonal communication style on employee job satisfaction, as well as the role of organizational culture as a mediating variable, in the context of start-up companies. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method of 00 respondents of start-up company employees. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results of the study indicate that interpersonal communication style has a significant and positive effect on organizational culture (R² = 0.974, p < 0.05), and simultaneously interpersonal communication style and organizational culture also have a significant effect on job satisfaction (R² = 0.984, p < 0.05). These findings strengthen the role of organizational culture as a mediator between interpersonal communication style and job satisfaction. Thus, effective interpersonal communication can form a healthy organizational culture and ultimately increase employee job satisfaction in a dynamic work environment such as a start-up company.