Ethical leadership in relation to employee commitment in a South African manufacturing company

Orientation: Ethically questionable practices have given rise to a tremendous interest in studying leaders’ ethical behaviours, which become subject of for scholars and practitioners alike, how they could affect employee loyalty positively.Research purpose: The aim this study was explore the relationship between leadership organisational commitment South African steel industry.Motivation study: Previous research on influence suggests that leaders are those who inspire, motivate foster an culture enhances psychological connection well-being workers.Research design, approach, method: This quantitative employed cross-sectional approach. measuring instruments were Ethical Leaders Behaviour Questionnaire Organisational Commitment Scale. A convenience sample (N = 200) drawn from among permanent employees at manufacturing company. Correlation multiple regression analyses conducted.Main findings: results indicate participants’ perceptions related positively level predicted commitment.Practical managerial implications: interesting implications management human resource professionals, as can use information during development training promote encourage behaviour attachment employees. data might also be utilised establish responsibility, increase dedication. appeared crucial component commitment, may result reduced inclination leave absenteeism. used by enforce behaviour, commitment.Contribution or value-addition: findings will add body knowledge about context industry, while emphasising practical line managers behavioural practitioners.