Psychological empowerment of managers, as a key factor in improving organizational performance, is influenced by organizational culture and ethics. This article examines the role of organizational culture and ethics in psychological empowerment of managers. Organizational culture, as a set of shared values, beliefs, and behaviors, can create a supportive and positive environment for managers. This environment increases managers' self-efficacy and self-confidence and encourages them to make more effective and creative decisions. On the other hand, organizational ethics, as a behavioral basis in organizations, plays an important role in the formation of interpersonal and team relationships. Ethics in the organization acts as a guiding framework for managers' behaviors and decisions and can help create trust and mutual respect in the workplace. When managers act ethically, they not only enhance their own credibility, but also strengthen employee motivation and commitment. The existence of an ethical culture can lead to reduced stress, increased job satisfaction, and strengthened solidarity in teams. These factors, in turn, increase managers' motivation and performance. Research shows that the combination of a positive culture and strong ethics can help managers innovate and take more risks. Finally, this article emphasizes the importance of paying attention to organizational culture and ethics as tools for psychological empowerment of managers and offers suggestions for strengthening these factors in organizations. When managers operate in an ethical environment and a culture rich in values, they will be able to make better decisions and, as a result, improve the overall performance of the organization.
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Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Bu Ali Sina University of Hamedan, Hamedan, Iran
Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
