Open AccessPsychological Empowerment: A Key to Boost Organizational Commitment, Evidence from Banking Sector of Pakistan
Author(s) -
Maryam Saeed Hashmi,
Imran Haider Naqvi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of human resource studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2162-3058
DOI - 10.5296/ijhrs.v2i2.1807
Subject(s) - organizational commitment , empowerment , psychology , competence (human resources) , social psychology , business , public relations , economic growth , political science , economics
The purpose of this study is to elaborate the role of psychological empowerment in committing employees with organization. This study tested the effect of dimensions of psychological empowerment on organizational commitment in banking sector of Pakistan. Data was gathered from employees working in banks of Pakistan. Results showed the significant effect of all dimensions of psychological empowerment (meaning, competence, self determination and impact) on organizational commitment. This study is a contribution to theory and practice with an increased understanding on importance of psychological empowerment in committing the employees with the organization.