A study on the role of empowerment in providing organizational commitment

Abstract

An empowered and committed employee is widely claimed to be essential for the effective functioning of modem organizations. The number of the studies in the literature about empowerment and organizational commitment is too scanty. In view of the basic idea dominating the studies conducted on this subject, in order to succeed in empowerment, the organizational commitment of the employees is essential. Sharing power with others will expand one's own power. People who have higher opportunity for growth and mobility in their work are more likely to have high aspiration and to be more committed to the organization. This study aims to analyze the relationship between empowerment and organizational commitment. The study is based on the data gathered from the employees working in automotive industry in Aksaray. This study provides important clues both academically and practically. It is considered that it will contribute considerably on this subject particularly for employees working in automotive industry, an extensively globalized field. The findings of this study corroborate with the findings of previous studies. In the light of the study, it is determined that there is a relationship between empowerment and organizational commitment. The relationships between empowerment and demographic characteristics of the employees are also investigated.