The Influence of Professional Commitment to Work Climate of Public-School Teachers

This quantitative non-experimental study explored the significant influence of professional commitment to the work climate of public-school teachers based on Meyer et al. (2002) that understanding the significant influence of professional commitment on the work climate can be anchored in the broader theory of organizational behavior. The commitment is directly linked to a positive work climate, as employees who are more professionally committed tend to exhibit higher levels of job satisfaction, engagement, and collaboration (Allen & Meyer, 1990). Studies have shown that a strong professional commitment fosters a supportive and innovative work climate, as employees are more likely to share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive organizational culture (Colquitt et al., 2013). Thus, the relationship between professional commitment and work climate is symbiotic, with each reinforcing the other to create a more conducive environment for productivity and organizational success (Schneider et al., 2005). In this study, it was found out that all the domains of professional commitment, to wit: organizational commitment, service commitment, work commitment, career commitment, job satisfaction, managing the individual within the team, and managing difficult situation, significantly influence the work climate of public-school teachers.