Impact of Participative Leadership on Job Commitment in Diverse Organizational Cultures: Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Purpose: The focus of this research is to examine the effects of organisational culture and leadership behaviour on employee job satisfaction and organisational commitment in a firm. The first research question is to examine the correlation between the organizational culture and leadership style and the findings show that these aspects have a strong impact on the employees and lead to the deterioration of their commitment level and the feeling of dissatisfaction.

Methodology: The study adopts a non-contrived setting with a cross-sectional time horizon. A total of 370 respondents, comprising 210 men and 160 women employed by Season Food in the study. Convenience sampling technique was used with minimal interference from the researcher.

Findings: Findings indicated that cultivating an innovative and supportive culture fosters higher productivity and commitment among employees, while a participative leadership style empowers employees, enhancing satisfaction and commitment to their work, job, and the organization.

Conclusion: The factors discussed will positively impact the employees and it will help the organization increasing its productivity. Employees are more productive and committed when innovative and supportive culture is adopted, furthermore, participative leadership will empowers them in increasing job satisfaction and commitment.