Does Employee Silence influence employee commitment of communications companies in Qatar?

Abstract

This research paper aims to examine the influence of employee silence on employee commitment of communications companies in Qatar. The population of this research consisted of all employees working in the communications companies in Qatar. Two hundred fifty employees (250) of communications companies in Qatar were randomly selected as a sample for the current study. Two hundred and thirty five (235) questionnaires were returned. A good response rate (94%) was reached. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used as a statistical analysis method to test hypothesis. The result of the research indicated that there is a negative significant influence of employee silence on employee commitment. Hence, Employee silence reduces organizational commitment. Based on the study results, it was concluded that employee voice is one of the most important factors that derive employee-related outcomes such as employee commitment.