Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/334277 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Citation: 
[Journal:] Business, Management and Economics Engineering (BMEE) [ISSN:] 2669-249X [Volume:] 23 [Issue:] 1 [Year:] 2025 [Pages:] 45-66
Publisher: 
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius
Abstract: 
Purpose - The study investigates the factors influencing organizational commitment among employees at a Municipal Health Directorate (MHD) in Ghana. It focuses on identifying key organizational and individual factors that drive commitment and examining potential gender differences. Research methodology - A quantitative approach was employed, using a cross-sectional survey of 204 MHD employees, with a final sample size of 153. A structured questionnaire measured organizational commitment and influencing factors. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine relationships between variables. Findings - Key drivers of commitment include training and development, salary, leadership style, work environment, job satisfaction, and involvement in decision-making. Training and development were the strongest predictors of commitment, while job-related stress nega- tively influenced commitment. No significant gender differences in commitment were found. Research limitations - The cross-sectional design limits causality. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs to track changes in commitment over time and explore gender differences in other contexts. Practical implications - The findings emphasize the importance of investing in employee development, fostering supportive leadership, managing job stress, and involving employees in decision-making to enhance commitment. Originality/Value - This study provides valuable insights into the determinants of employee commitment in healthcare, contributing to the limited research on organizational commitment in resource-constrained healthcare settings in Ghana.
Subjects: 
organizational commitment
employee engagement
healthcare sector
leadership style
job satisfaction
JEL: 
J24
J28
M12
I15
M54
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Document Type: 
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