Relationship between change-oriented leadership style and organizational commitment in Nigeria

This study examined the relationship between change-oriented leadership style and organizational commitments in oil and gas firms in Rivers State Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to (i) examine the relationship between inspirational motivation and organizational commitment in Nigeria, (ii) ascertain the relationship between idealized influence and organizational commitment in Nigeria. The methods of data analysis were mean score, standard deviation and correlation technique. The sample size was three hundred and fifty-six (356). Summary of the findings in the research includes: (i) The findings of the study revealed that inspirational motivation has significant relationship with organizational commitments (r – Statistics (0.947); P – value (0.000; (ii) The findings of the study revealed that idealized influence has significant relationship with organizational commitments (r – statistics (0.931);P – value (0.000); The study concluded that the finding was of great important to the management of oil and gas firms in River State Nigeria as they shed light on relationship between change oriented leadership styles and organizational commitments. The study recommended that the management should pay special attention to individual’s needs for achievement and growth by acting as a coach or mentor which enhance organizational commitment.