The Effect of Work Overload on Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction of Employees Carrying Personal Dosimeters

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is to determine the effect of excessive workload on organizational commitment and job satisfaction among employees who work in the field of ionizing radiation in healthcare institutions and carry personal dosimeters.

Design/methodology/approach – The population of the study consists of employees carrying personal dosimeters working in public and private health institutions operating in Ankara. An online questionnaire was applied to obtain research data and 191 participants formed the sample of the study. The singular survey model was used to determine the amount and type of variables for the data, and the relational survey model was used to determine the existence of the relationship between variables and the direction of change. The data obtained were analyzed and interpreted with a statistical analysis program. Findings – As a result of the research, it has been observed that there is an inverse and very weak relationship between overwork and job satisfaction. There was a positive and moderate relationship between job satisfaction and emotional and normative commitment, and a very weak relationship with continuity commitment. While there is no statistically significant relationship between organizational commitment, which consists of emotional, continuity and normative commitment dimensions, and excessive workload, a positive and moderate relationship was found between job satisfaction.

Discussion – Among the findings of the research, positive and moderate relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment; the negative and weak relationship between overwork and job satisfaction is supported by studies in the literature. All efforts should be supported to create an atmosphere that will balance excessive workload, minimize or eliminate radiation exposure, and consequently increase the productivity levels, work life quality, job satisfaction and organizational commitment of the personnel carrying dosimeters in healthcare institutions whose input and output are human and all legal measures must be taken.