The Effect of Dark Leadership on Organizational Commitment: A Research in The Banking Sector

Purpose –The purpose of this study is to examine the impacts dark leadership on organizational commitment. As opposed positive styles’ benefits, it expected see a negative impact styles Dark term describe in context where leaders’ personality traits negatively affect decision-making and public impression organization.Design/methodology/approach –In study, there are 559 employees who work either bank branch or general directorate banking Istanbul. To bankers’ commitment, “simple linear regression analysis” “multiple used.Findings–Study findings reveal significant Moreover, found that has meaningful affective commitment continuance Furthermore, show normative There limited empirical research related commitment; therefore, aims contribute gap human resources management, behavior, management organizations literature.Discussion –It possible say should seek help from experts and/or institutions order prevent effect employees' commitments. At point, unit plays an important role identifying leaders.