The Employee participation in decision making, psychological Ownership, and knowledge sharing: Mediating role of organizational Commitment in the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Abstract

This research explores the connections between employee participation in decision-making, psychological Ownership, and knowledge sharing, with organizational Commitment as a mediating variable in the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority. Driven by the necessity to tackle knowledge management issues and the scarcity of empirical studies in The Gambia, this research examines how boosting employee engagement and feelings of Ownership can promote knowledge sharing by enhancing organizational Commitment. A quantitative research method was utilized, employing structured questionnaires given to the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority staff. Data was examined through structural equation modeling to evaluate direct and mediated connections between variables. The findings indicate that employee involvement in the decision-making process and psychological Ownership significantly and positively affect Commitment to the organization and knowledge sharing. Moreover, organizational Commitment positively influences knowledge sharing and mediates between employee participation or involvement in decision-making and psychological Ownership regarding knowledge sharing. These results emphasize the importance of involving employees in organizational procedures and fostering their sense of Ownership to tackle obstacles to knowledge sharing. Practical implications indicate that the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority and comparable organizations should emphasize participatory management approaches and psychological empowerment techniques to cultivate a culture of dedication and ongoing knowledge sharing, essential for operational effectiveness, innovation, and sustainable development. This research helps address the knowledge gap in African aviation organizations and offers a framework for improving knowledge sharing in environments with limited resources.