Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2672502 Nursing Outlook 2011 12 Pages PDF
Abstract

PurposeTo describe organizational commitment and generational differences in nursing faculty. The study provides new knowledge on generational differences in organizational commitment among nursing faculty with regard to work values, perceived organizational support, perceived person-organization fit, developmental experiences, and global job satisfaction.MethodsA cross-sectional, descriptive design was used with random stratified sampling procedures. Surveys measuring organizational commitment and related constructs were sent electronically to 4886 faculty, yielding a 30% response rate.ResultsSignificant differences were noted between generations of faculty regarding organizational commitment and related measures.RecommendationsInclude specific strategies for fostering commitment from each generation.

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