Results
The results of the analysis indicating the association between psychological
empowerment, organisational commitment and job satisfaction, moderated by
managerial level are described in this section. Firstly, the results of the un-moderated
main effects of the association between psychological empowerment and job
satisfaction, and organisational commitment and job satisfaction will be discussed.
These results relate to Hypotheses 1 and 2. Secondly, the results of the association
between psychological empowerment, organisational commitment and job satisfaction,
moderated by managerial level will be discussed, which pertain to Hypotheses 3 and 4.
The variables for this study’s model were tested using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)
regression analysis. Two of the independent variables, psychological empowerment
and organisational commitment, were measured using a multiple-item instrument.
These two measures were factor analysed, and Z-scores were then generated for use in
the regression analysis. The research hypotheses aim to identify differences between
psychological empowerment, organisational commitment and job satisfaction, and
whether the level of managerial position level influences that association.
Accordingly, the first regression equation is written to reflect the main effects of
the association between the dimensions of psychological empowerment and job
satisfaction, and also organisational commitment and job satisfaction:
Equation 1: Hypotheses 1 and 2 (main effects):