The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and Satisfaction

This research examined a model linking leadership style to employee voice behavior, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction. Data from 125 employees in the selected ministries and agencies in Kwara State were analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modeling. Results demonstrated that em...

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Main Authors: Mohammed L. Bello, Abdulrazaq K. AbdulKareem, Abdulrasaq A. Ishola, Isa Omolabi, Rasaq Salman
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Published: Cihan University-Erbil 2025-04-01
Series:Cihan University-Erbil Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.cihanuniversity.edu.iq/index.php/cuejhss/article/view/1133
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Abdulrasaq A. Ishola
Isa Omolabi
Rasaq Salman
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description This research examined a model linking leadership style to employee voice behavior, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction. Data from 125 employees in the selected ministries and agencies in Kwara State were analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modeling. Results demonstrated that empowering leadership style positively predicted employee voice. In turn, increased voice opportunities reinforced employee self-efficacy tied to enactive mastery experiences. Employees who had input opportunities gained confidence in their capabilities. Finally, elevated self-efficacy perceptions mediated a positive relationship between employee voice and job satisfaction, conveying perceived control and competence. Findings suggest that a supportive leadership foundation transforms an upward spiral wherein involvement shapes affirming self-perceptions, fuelling workplace satisfaction. This study quantifies mediating mechanisms flowing from leadership style through voice participation and efficacy in ultimately predicting work satisfaction essential forpublic sector human capital development and accountability.
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spelling doaj-art-15ec2aac3c0645b2bdbe6036c1caa35d2025-08-20T02:17:05ZaraCihan University-ErbilCihan University-Erbil Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences2707-63422025-04-019110.24086/cuejhss.v9n1y2025.pp114-124The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and SatisfactionMohammed L. Bello0Abdulrazaq K. AbdulKareem1Abdulrasaq A. Ishola2Isa Omolabi3Rasaq Salman4Department of Public Administration, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.Department of Public Administration, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.Department of Public Administration, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.Department of Business Administration, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.Department of Business Administration, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. This research examined a model linking leadership style to employee voice behavior, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction. Data from 125 employees in the selected ministries and agencies in Kwara State were analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modeling. Results demonstrated that empowering leadership style positively predicted employee voice. In turn, increased voice opportunities reinforced employee self-efficacy tied to enactive mastery experiences. Employees who had input opportunities gained confidence in their capabilities. Finally, elevated self-efficacy perceptions mediated a positive relationship between employee voice and job satisfaction, conveying perceived control and competence. Findings suggest that a supportive leadership foundation transforms an upward spiral wherein involvement shapes affirming self-perceptions, fuelling workplace satisfaction. This study quantifies mediating mechanisms flowing from leadership style through voice participation and efficacy in ultimately predicting work satisfaction essential forpublic sector human capital development and accountability. https://journals.cihanuniversity.edu.iq/index.php/cuejhss/article/view/1133Employee voiceLeadership styleSelf-efficacyEmployee satisfactionPublic sector
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Abdulrazaq K. AbdulKareem
Abdulrasaq A. Ishola
Isa Omolabi
Rasaq Salman
The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and Satisfaction
Cihan University-Erbil Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Employee voice
Leadership style
Self-efficacy
Employee satisfaction
Public sector
title The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and Satisfaction
title_full The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and Satisfaction
title_fullStr The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and Satisfaction
title_full_unstemmed The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and Satisfaction
title_short The Role of Leadership Style on Employee Voice Behavior and Satisfaction
title_sort role of leadership style on employee voice behavior and satisfaction
topic Employee voice
Leadership style
Self-efficacy
Employee satisfaction
Public sector
url https://journals.cihanuniversity.edu.iq/index.php/cuejhss/article/view/1133
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