The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employee Performance with Mediating Role of Affective Commitment - A study of Telecom Sector of Pakistan

Abstract

This research analyzes the intricate dynamics between ethical leadership, employee performance, and affective commitment within the Telecom sector of Pakistan. The study evaluates a series of hypotheses related to the impact of ethical leadership on employee performance and the underlying mechanisms involving affective commitment. It aims to explain the complex relationships between ethical leadership practices, affective commitment, and the subsequent optimization of employee performance within the unique context of the Pakistani telecom industry. Data for this study were collected through an online questionnaire distributed via Qualtrics, involving a sample size of 230 respondents within the Telecom sector. The investigation centers on designated telecom-specific platforms, seeking to discern the correlations among ethical leadership, affective commitment, and employee performance. The results were analyzed through SPSS 27 to see the regression, correlation, and descriptive analysis of the dataset. The findings of this study aim to shed light on the complex interplay between ethical leadership, affective commitment, and employee performance in the Telecom sector of Pakistan. The results are anticipated to offer valuable insights for organizational leaders, policymakers, and scholars, providing guidance for the development of ethical leadership practices tailored to enhance employee performance and commitment within the dynamic landscape of the Pakistani telecom industry.