Examining the Moderating Role of Leadership in the Nexus between Organisational Justice and Employee Performance in Ghanaian SMEs

This study addresses the research gap concerning the moderating role of leadership in the association between organisational justice and employee performance, specifically focussing on Ghanaian SMEs. A sample of 385 SMEs was randomly selected from a population of 14,070, and hierarchical regression analysis was conducted using SPSS version 23. The findings reveal a positive correlation between organisational justice and employee performance. Moreover, the study highlights the significant influence of leadership on employee performance in SMEs. Furthermore, the findings showed that the association between organisational justice and employee performance is complex and is influenced by the quality of leadership in SMEs. This study contributes to the literature by examining the associations between the study variables in the unique setting of SMEs in an emerging economy, providing theoretical insights rooted in equity theory and social exchange theory.