Presenting a conceptual model for promoting organizational commitment of the staff of the Central Organization of Islamic Azad University

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• maryam ahmadi ¹
• mehdi shariatmadari ²
• mohammadnaqi imani ³
• Asghar Sharifi ³

¹ PhD student in Educational Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

² Assistant Professor of Educational Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

³ Assistant Professor of Educational Management, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran

10.30495/jedu.2023.25088.4994

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the study was to present a model of promoting organizational commitment of the staff of the Central Organization of the Islamic Azad University.
research methodology: In terms of the purpose of this research is applied. In terms of data collection method, it is a descriptive one that was done with a cross-sectional survey approach. In terms of data type, it was performed with a mixed method, the approach of which was exploratory (qualitative-quantitative). First, the literature and background related to the subject were studied and the initial indicators and components of promoting organizational commitment were identified, then using semi-structured interviews, the identified dimensions, components and indicators were examined, then fuzzy Delphi technique as a research technique for Modifying, approving, rejecting or adding indicators and components to improve the organizational commitment of the staff of the Central Organization of Islamic Azad University Based on that, the final questionnaire was developed and finally quantitative approaches (descriptive-survey) were used to confirm the qualitative results and test the model. The statistical population of the qualitative section included experts, specialists and knowledgeable individuals in the field of organizational commitment, which was determined by a purposeful method and using the principle of theoretical saturation of 12 people. The statistical population was a small part (1715 people) which was relative stratified by random method and 314 people were selected as a sample using Cochran's formula. In this research, in order to collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire was used with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.960. ‌Regarding ‌Research ‌Questions ‌From ‌Statistics ‌Descriptive ‌ and Injective Methods (Structural Equation Modeling, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Affirmative Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, Pearson ‌s) t used.
Findings: Dimensions of promoting organizational commitment (individual, organizational and environmental) and its components (positive feeling about the job, work experience, flexibility, trust, autonomy, organizational climate, organizational culture, organizational justice, job motivation, job security, management support, communication Work, leadership skills, alternative job opportunities, social environment and economic environment) were identified, which according to the dimensions and components, a model was presented that had a good fit.
Conclusion: All possible direct and indirect pathways between the research variables were evaluated. The results showed that the direct effects of the identified variables on the promotion of organizational commitment in the central organization of the Islamic Azad University have been confirmed.

Keywords

• Commitment
• Organizational Commitment
• Individual Dimension
• Organizational Dimension
• Environmental Dimension

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