Abstract:

Purpose: This study focuses on the direct and indirect interaction of three conceptual structures: Leadership, organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Correlation analysis was conducted among the variables discussed, and it was tried to determine whether leadership behaviors (visionary leadership, participatory leadership, autocratic leadership, instructive leadership and job-oriented leadership, general satisfaction) have a mediating role in the relationship between job satisfaction levels and organizational commitment. Design/Methodology: The study was carried out with the participation of 346 employees working in 206 enterprises (such as automotive, textile, printing, architecture, furniture, medical equipment, plastics, food) operating in the Beysan industrial site in Istanbul. SPSS 24.0 was used for statistical analysis and Lisrel 8.7 program was used for mediator variable analysis. Findings: As a result of the analysis, it was concluded that as the perception of leadership behavior increases, organizational commitment and job satisfaction increase, leadership styles (visionary leadership, participatory leadership, autocratic leadership, instructive leadership and job-oriented leadership, general satisfaction) have a mediating effect on organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Limitations: The sample was only applied to white-collar employees of businesses located in Beysan Industrial Estate in Istanbul. Originality/Value: In this context, it is thought that it will contribute to the literature by drawing attention to the effective leadership behaviors that affect the organizational commitment and job satisfaction levels of the employees in organizations in an economically and technically dynamic environment.

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