Investigating the impact of employee empowerment and autonomy on job satisfaction and organizational commitment

Investigating the impact of employee empowerment and autonomy on job satisfaction and organizational commitment

Shubhangi Roy

Under the Guidance of Prof. Snigdha Dash

MBA Dual Specialization

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

School of Business

Galgotias University

ABSTRACT

The potential of employee empowerment and autonomy to improve job satisfaction and organizational commitment has drawn attention from scholars and practitioners alike, leading to a focus on these topics in current organizational management literature. To methodically investigate the relationship between employee empowerment, autonomy, work happiness, and organizational commitment, this meta-analysis synthesizes findings from previous empirical investigations. This study aims to offer insights into the degree to which giving employees autonomy and empowerment affects their job satisfaction and commitment to the company through an extensive analysis of pertinent literature.The meta-analysis incorporates a broad spectrum of research that spans different industries, organizational sizes, and geographic regions. With the use of rigorous statistical methods such as moderator analyses and effect size calculations, this study seeks to clarify the complex dynamics that underlie the relationship between work satisfaction, employee autonomy, empowerment, and organizational commitment. To further understand their influence on the observed connections, potential modifiers including personality differences, leadership styles, and corporate culture will be investigated.

It is anticipated that the results of this meta-analysis will have significant ramifications for theory and practice. This research aims to provide a thorough knowledge of the mechanisms via which employee autonomy and empowerment affect work satisfaction and organizational commitment by synthesizing empirical evidence from several studies. These perceptions have the potential to promote employee well-being and organizational effectiveness by informing management strategies and policies that strive to develop a more dedicated and engaged workforce.

The results indicate that a substantial correlation exists between increased levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment and employee empowerment, which is defined as the transfer of authority, discretion in decision-making, and access to resources. Similarly, autonomy—that is, giving workers the freedom and flexibility to carry out duties and make decisions—correlates favourably with organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Moreover, the examination pinpoints mediating factors including job engagement, psychological empowerment, and perceived control that elucidate the connections between employee outcomes, autonomy, and empowerment.

The significance of cultivating a culture of trust, communication, and support for employee empowerment initiatives is one of the implications for organizational practice. Supervisors must acknowledge the significance of autonomy in augmenting worker motivation, contentment, and dedication, while simultaneously taking into account the situational elements that impact the efficacy of employee empowerment tactics. upcoming