Journal of Management and Business Solutions 3092-7226 2 Serial Number 7 2024 07 01 Exploring the Role of Employee Empowerment in Enhancing Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction Exploring the Role of Employee Empowerment in Enhancing Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction 1 9 EN Journal Article 2024 05 11 <p>This study aimed to explore how employee empowerment contributes to organizational commitment and job satisfaction among employees in public and private organizations in Tehran. Using a qualitative research design, this study employed semi-structured interviews with 24 employees from various organizations in Tehran. Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure relevant professional experience with empowerment-related practices. Interviews continued until theoretical saturation was reached. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically using NVivo software, following the six-phase framework proposed by Braun and Clarke (2006). Trustworthiness was enhanced through member checking, peer debriefing, and audit trails. Thematic analysis revealed three major themes: (1) Dimensions of Employee Empowerment, (2) Organizational Commitment Outcomes, and (3) Impact on Job Satisfaction. Subthemes under empowerment included participative decision-making, access to resources, communication transparency, and supportive leadership. Empowerment was found to significantly enhance affective and normative organizational commitment by fostering emotional attachment, value alignment, and interpersonal trust. Job satisfaction was positively linked to empowerment via autonomy, meaningful work, growth opportunities, and improved work-life balance. Participant quotations illustrated how empowered environments create a sense of ownership, recognition, and psychological safety. These findings were consistent with existing empowerment and motivation theories, such as those by Spreitzer (1995) and Deci &amp; Ryan (2000). Employee empowerment functions as a multifaceted mechanism that promotes deeper commitment and satisfaction by addressing both structural and psychological needs. The findings underscore the need for organizations to embed empowerment practices into leadership behaviors, HR policies, and organizational culture, particularly in hierarchical or bureaucratic contexts like Iran. This study contributes to the global empowerment literature by offering culturally specific insights and practical guidance for fostering employee engagement and retention.</p> https://www.journalmbs.com/index.php/jmbs/article/download/39/34