The Impact Of Leadership Styles On Employee Commitment: A Reflective Analysis In The Context Of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited

This study delves into the essential role of effective leadership in promoting employee commitment within organizations. Drawing from the field of organizational psychology and organizational behaviour literature, this study investigates how various leadership styles influence employee commitment within the context of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL) located in Kumasi. A total of 120 participants comprising 85 employees and 35 leaders were included in the study. The multifactor leadership questionnaire (MLQ) and organizational commitment questionnaire (OCQ) were used as the primary instruments for evaluating leadership styles and employees' organizational commitment, respectively. The results emphasize the significance of transformational leadership in facilitating positive correlations with both affective and continuance employee commitment. On the other hand, transactional leadership style demonstrated a significant yet weak correlation solely with normative commitment. Notably, laissez-faire leadership style exhibited a negative association with employees' affective and normative commitment. The findings highlight the critical role of leadership in influencing employee commitment, emphasizing the importance of transformational leadership practices in enhancing employee engagement and organizational success. Furthermore, it sheds light on the potentially negative effects of laissez-faire leadership, meriting attention to the leadership approaches employed by organizations seeking to rally their teams towards common objectives and successes.