The Moderating Role of Ethical Leadership In the Relationship Between Person-Organization Fit and Organizational Commitment: A Case Study In Accomodation Establishments

Abstract

The main purpose of this study within this context is to determine the relationship between the organizational commitment levels of employees in accommodation establishments and person-organization fit in Izmir. And to determine whether ethical leaders have a moderating role and present the degree of influence in aforementioned relationship. The sample of the research consists of employees working in 4 and 5-star hotels in İzmir city center, Turkey. In the study, 447 questionnaires were obtained and the data were analyzed with quantitative research methods. It was found as a result of the SEM analysis that ethical leadership has an effect on person-organization fit and organizational commitment, and also person-organization fit has an effect on organizational commitment. Although there was a statistically significant effect between the variables of the study, it was determined that ethical leadership did not have a moderating role in the relationship between organizational commitment and person-organization fit. The outcome of the research was announced about the findings obtained, and suggestions for researchers and practitioners in the relevant literature are included within line with the outcomes.