The role of positive psychological capital in the effect of leadership styles on organizational commitment: A study of hospitality services

Abstract

This study examined the role of positive psychological capital in the effect of different leadership behaviours on organizational commitment (OC). Research was conducted at 372 five-star hotel employees operating in the Turkish Cypriot community. A conceptual model was developed including structural relationships among three leadership styles (transformational, transactional and laissez-faire), positive psychological capital and organizational commitment was tested using structural equation modelling. The findings are included after explaining the theoretical background for the variables that constitute the model. The results and conclusions are discussed and evaluated to include administrative contributions to hotels in the tourism sector.

Keywords

• leadership
• leadership styles
• positive psychological capital
• organizational commitment