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The Impact of Employee Voice on Organizational Commitment: Insights from the Telecommunication Sector in Ghana

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  • Prince Kofi Ofosu

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Employing the social exchange theory, this study analyzes the impact of employee voice on organizational commitment. The study utilized questionnaires to collect data from 254 respondents from the selected firms within the telecommunication industry of Ghana. Various tests were carried out to purify and tests for the data for a robust analysis. Linear regression model was employed to assess the relationship between the variables under study. Results of the study revealed a significant positive relationship between employee voice and organizational commitment, supporting the hypothesis developed for the study. In conclusion, this study discusses the implications, limitations, and directions for future studies.

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  • Prince Kofi Ofosu, 2025. "The Impact of Employee Voice on Organizational Commitment: Insights from the Telecommunication Sector in Ghana," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 1775-1784, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-4:p:1775-1784
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