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The Role of Ethical Leadership in Promoting Organizational Commitment and Reducing Deviance
Jemima N. A. A. Lomotey
23 September 2025 · Vol. 1, Issue 3, pp. 35-38
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V1E3/2025-A034 (registration with Crossref in progress)
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This study examines how ethical leadership influences organizational commitment and reduces workplace deviance in the banking sector. Grounded in social learning theory, it posits that leaders who model ethical conduct foster employees’ emotional attachment to the organization and discourage counterproductive behaviors.
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- Published
- 23 September 2025
- Volume / issue / pages
- Vol. 1, Issue 3, pp. 35-38
- ISSN
- 3051-3561 (online) · 3051-3553 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
This study examines how ethical leadership influences organizational commitment and reduces workplace deviance in the banking sector. Grounded in social learning theory, it posits that leaders who model ethical conduct foster employees’ emotional attachment to the organization and discourage counterproductive behaviors. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with simulated quantitative data (N=300 bank employees). Ethical leadership, organizational commitment, and workplace deviance were measured via established Likert-scale instruments. Simulated data analyses (tables) revealed that ethical leadership correlated positively with organizational commitment (r≈0.55, p<.01) and negatively with deviant behavior (r≈–0.44, p<.01). Regression results showed ethical leadership significantly predicted higher commitment (β≈0.66, p<.001) and lower deviance (β≈–0.71, p<.001). These findings align with prior research[1][2]. The paper discusses implications for bank managers: cultivating ethical leadership may strengthen employee commitment and deter misconduct. Limitations (simulated data) and directions for future field research are noted.
Keywords: Ethical leadership, organizational commitment, workplace deviance, banking sector, social learning theory, simulated data
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Jemima N. A. A. Lomotey (2025). The Role of Ethical Leadership in Promoting Organizational Commitment and Reducing Deviance. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 1(3), 35-38. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/the-role-of-ethical-leadership-in-promoting-organizational-commitment-and-eb242d89
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Who wrote this article?
Jemima N. A. A. Lomotey.
Where and when was it published?
In Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, Volume 1, Issue 3, pages 35-38, published by EP Journals Group on 23 September 2025.
Is this article free to read?
Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
What is the DOI of this article?
10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V1E3/2025-A034. Registration with Crossref is in progress.
How do I cite this article?
APA: Jemima N. A. A. Lomotey (2025). The Role of Ethical Leadership in Promoting Organizational Commitment and Reducing Deviance. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 1(3), 35-38. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/the-role-of-ethical-leadership-in-promoting-organizational-commitment-and-eb242d89
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