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Job Satisfaction And Organizational Commitment Between Academic Staff And Supporting Staff (Wolaita Sodo University Ethiopia As A Case)

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  • Hailemariam Gebremichael

    (Lecturer, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia)

  • Dr.B.V.Prasada Rao

    (Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies Hawassa University, Ethiopia)

Abstract

The health of an educational institution depends on the job satisfaction of its employees. This research investigates the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment in terms of academic and supportive staff at Wolaita Sodo University. Job satisfaction has been defined as "a pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of ones job or job experiences" (Locke, 1976: 1300). Organizational commitment is defined as "the relative strength of an individuals identification with and involvement in a particular organization" (Mowdey, Porter, and steers, 1982:27). It is commonly characterized by three factors: (1) Identifying with an organization and its goal and values (identification); (2) A strong desire to maintain investment with the organization (loyalty); and (3) Willingness to work extra hard on behalf of the organization (involvement).

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  • Hailemariam Gebremichael & Dr.B.V.Prasada Rao, 2013. "Job Satisfaction And Organizational Commitment Between Academic Staff And Supporting Staff (Wolaita Sodo University Ethiopia As A Case)," Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, Far East Research Centre, vol. 11(2), pages 11-32, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:fej:articl:v:11a:y:2013:i:2:p:11-32
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    1. Husameddin Khalil Harb & Serife Zihni Eyupoglu & Laith Tashtoush, 2023. "The Relationship Between Administrative Empowerment and Organizational Commitment: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction Amongst Academic Staff in Higher Education," SAGE Open, , vol. 13(4), pages 21582440231, December.

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    Keywords

    Organizational Commitment; Job Satisfaction; Job Experiences;
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    JEL classification:

    • M1 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration

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