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The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment Among Generation Y Healthcare Employees

Year 2021, Volume: 12 Issue: 4, 760 - 767, 29.09.2021

Gülfer Bektaş , Volkan Mısırlıoğlu , Emre İşci

https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.987838
Cited By: 1

Abstract

Objective: This study reported on the knowledge on the factors impacting job satisfaction and organizational commitment in the healthcare sector. It critically examined the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment among Generational Y healthcare workers.
Methods: The study involved 236 healthcare professionals working in a private healthcare group in Istanbul, The primary method of data collection was a questionnaire composed of three sections. The first section recorded data concerning participants’ demographic information. The second and third sections aimed to assess the participant’s job satisfaction and organizational commitment by applying the Minnesota Job Satisfaction scale and the Organizational Commitment scale developed by Meyer and Allen. In data analysis and evaluations, frequency tables, central and prevalence criteria, Pearson's correlation test and simple linear regression analysis were employed and analysed in the SPSS 20 statistical package program.
Results: Of 236 healthcare workers, 49.4% of the participants expressed that they have been working in the organization for 1 to 5 years. Among those healthcare workers who belonged to generation Y, a significant and positive relationship was found between job satisfaction and organizational commitment (r = 0.719, p = 0.000).
Conclusion: Our study results demonstrated a positive and significant relationship between job satisfaction and their organizational commitment among Generation Y healthcare workers. Among the factors identified, it was observed that pecuniary and moral support received by employees have increased the perception of job satisfaction, whereas economic security and rewards associated with the employment strengthened organizational commitment. The study discussed human resources practices that will strengthen job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Keywords

Job satisfaction generation Y organizational commitment

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Year 2021, Volume: 12 Issue: 4, 760 - 767, 29.09.2021

Gülfer Bektaş , Volkan Mısırlıoğlu , Emre İşci

https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.987838
Cited By: 1

Abstract

References

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  • 3. Sigri U and Basim N. An Analysis of Employees’ Levels of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment: A Comparative Research in Public and Private Sector [in Turkish]. SÜ İİBF Sosyal ve Ekonomik Araştırmala Dergisi, 131-154.
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  • 5. Carmeli A and Freund A. Work Commitment, Job Satisfaction and Job Performance: An Emperical Investigation. International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior. 2004; 7(3): 289–303.
  • 6. Hajdukova A, Klementova J and Klementova J. The job satisfaction as a regulator of the working behaviour. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2015; 190: 471-476.
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  • 10. Tengilimoğlu D. A Study on the Relationship Between Leadership Approaches and Job Satisfaction [in Turkish]. TicaretveTurizmEğitimFakültesiDergisi. 2005; (1): 23-45.
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  • 13. Ford R, Sivo S, Fottler M, Dickson D, Bradley K and Johnson L. Aligning Internal Organizational Factors with a Service Excellence Mission: An Exploratory Investigation in Healthcare. Health Care Management Review. 2006; 31(4): 259–269.
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  • 27. Gider Ö, Şimşek G, Ocak S and Top M. Analysis of Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction in Hospital Organizations: A Study Based on Nurses And Medical Secretaries [in Turkish]. Öneri. 2011; 9(35): 93-101.
  • 28. Karahan A. A Research on Analyzing Relationship Between Leadership And Organizational Commitment In Turkey’s Hospitals [in Turkish]. Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2008; 10(1): 145-162.
  • 29. Tengilimoğlu D and Yiğit A. Determining the Effects of Leadership Behaviors on the JobSatisfaction of Personnel in Hospitals: A Field Study [in Turkish]. Hacettepe Sağlık İdaresi Dergisi. 2005; 8(3): 374-400.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Policy
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Gülfer Bektaş 0000-0002-0110-4181

Volkan Mısırlıoğlu 0000-0002-3399-289X

Emre İşci 0000-0001-5299-4770

Publication Date September 29, 2021
Submission Date August 27, 2021
Published in Issue Year 2021Volume: 12 Issue: 4

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EndNote Bektaş G, Mısırlıoğlu V, İşci E (September 1, 2021) The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment Among Generation Y Healthcare Employees. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 12 4 760–767.

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