Effect of Leadership Style on Organizational Commitment in Algeria
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https://doi.org/10.47672/ajlg.2147Keywords:
Leadership Style, Organization, CommitmentAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of leadership style on organizational commitment in Algeria.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study found that leadership style significantly influences organizational commitment, which encompasses employees' emotional attachment, identification with, and involvement in their organization. Transformational leadership, characterized by inspiration, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration, consistently correlates with higher organizational commitment. Leaders who exhibit transformational qualities inspire trust and motivation, fostering a sense of belonging and dedication among employees. Conversely, transactional leadership, which focuses on rewards and punishments based on performance, tends to generate moderate levels of commitment as it primarily satisfies employees' immediate needs without necessarily fostering long-term loyalty. Autocratic leadership, marked by centralized decision-making and limited employee input, often results in lower organizational commitment due to reduced morale and perceived lack of appreciation. Meanwhile, democratic leadership, which involves employees in decision-making processes, enhances commitment by valuing their contributions and fostering a collaborative environment.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Transformational leadership theory, leader-member exchange theory and social exchange theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the effect of leadership style on organizational commitment in Algeria. In practice, organizations can benefit from implementing targeted leadership development programs that focus on cultivating transformational and democratic leadership skills among managers and supervisors. At the policy level, policymakers can play a crucial role in promoting effective leadership practices and enhancing organizational commitment.
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