Assessment of the Organizational Commitment among Nurses
Organizational Commitment among Nurses
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https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v3i02.55Keywords:
Organizational Commitment, Nursing Profession, Work Engagement, Healthcare Organizations, Commitment LevelsAbstract
Organizational commitment is the extent to which a person may be identified with their membership in a particular organization. Objective: To assess the organizational commitment among nurses. Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional research approach, this study examined organizational commitment among registered nurses employed in several tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan, and enrolled in the Post RN program at Horizon School of Nursing and Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. This study included 71 nurses in total. Three elements of overall organizational commitment are measured by the Organizational Commitment Scale (OCS), established by Balfour and Wechsler in 1996. Results: Study findings show that 35.2% of respondents reported great pride in their affiliation with the company, demonstrating high loyalty and job satisfaction. In addition, 40.8% of respondents strongly agreed with the importance of the organization's values. Moreover, the findings also show that 8.5% demonstrated low commitment, and 60.6% fell into the moderate commitment category. Meanwhile, 31.0% exhibited high commitment. Conclusions: The study revealed a diverse spectrum of commitment levels, with a substantial majority demonstrating moderate commitment. Addressing this issue should be a priority for the organization, focusing on recognizing and appreciating employees' efforts to enhance overall satisfaction and foster a more supportive work environment.
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