The Influence of Organizational Culture on Human Resource Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: The Mediating Role of Employee Satisfaction

Abstract

This study examines the influence of organizational culture on human resource management (HRM) in small and medium-sized new energy enterprises in Jinan City, Shandong Province, China, with employee satisfaction serving as a mediating variable. A quantitative research methodology was employed using survey data collected from 220 valid respondents. The data were analysed using Pearson correlation analysis, and mediation analysis. The findings indicate that organizational culture has a significant positive effect on HRM. In addition, employee satisfaction was found to partially mediate the relationship between organizational culture and HRM. These results suggest that a supportive organizational culture may contribute to improved HRM effectiveness through enhanced employee satisfaction. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence from the context of SMEs in China’s new energy sector and offers practical insights for organizations seeking to strengthen HRM practices through organizational culture development.