A Study on the Effect of Credence to Truthful Leader on Commitment

Abstract

The main object of this paper is to shed light on the credence to truthful leader affecting commitment of followers. If exists the credence to a truthful leader might have side effects such as success in the life philosophy, radiation of happiness and commitment to organizations. The desired outcome should serve for all. The aim of this study is to measure the commitment level affected by credence to a truthful leader. To serve this aim a survey has been conducted throughout all the workers of the industry leading textile retail dealer firm of Turkey in 2016 which is believed to have a truthful leader. A multiple regression analysis had been executed to measure the relation from the predictors of credence to leader to the dimensions of commitment. It was assumed to be three kinds of commitment: affective, continuity, and normative. Credence to a truthful leader had affected commitments

mostly by the predicting conditions of the leader: a. being honest and fair, b. creating a positive work environment, c. self- confidence, d. sharing information, e. delegation and heeding the followers, e. not creating tension, and f. trust worthiness. The

results reported in the article were generally consistent with the prior studies. To conclude it is safe to say that solidarity can only be achieved through credence to a common dream. If the project to give life to that dream was well designed, it would be possible to have power to created corporate spill over’s. The study was one of the attempts to make happy both the organizations and individuals working within. Project managers are apt to be truthful leaders because they need commitment but have little fixed ideas to offer in return.