A Research on The Effect of Organizational Virtuousness on Organizational Commitment

Abstract

Purpose – In this study, it is aimed to examine the effect of organizational virtuousness of employees on their organizational commitment. In addition, within the scope of the study, it is also searched whether there is a difference in organizational virtuousness and organizational commitment of employees according to demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative research method is preferred within the scope of the study. Research data were collected from 220 participants working as academic and administrative staff at public universities established in 2006 and later, by online survey method. Organizational virtuousness scale consisting of 15 items developed by Cameron et al. (2004) and organizational commitment scale consisting of 24 items developed by Allen and Meyer (1990) were used to collect the research data. In the research, the data obtained by the survey were applied with correlation, regression, t-test and Anova analyzes with SPSS, the results were interpreted and suggestions were developed. Findings – Significant and positive relationships were found between the organizational virtuousness of the employees and their organizational commitment. As organizational virtuousness increases, the level of organizational commitment also increases. In addition, significant differences were found in the organizational virtuousness of the employees according to the education and title variables. However, no significant difference was found in organizational commitment according to demographic variables. Organizational virtuousness of employees with doctorate level are higher than those with undergraduate education level. In addition, it has been observed that the organizational virtuousness of academic staff is higher than that of administrative staff. Discussion – According to the study results, it has been revealed that organizational virtuousness has a positive effect on organizational commitment. Organizational virtuousness of employees differ according to demographic variables. The study findings were interpreted by comparing them with the studies in the literature, and suggestions were developed within the scope of the study. It is thought that the study will contribute to the organizational virtuousness literature, especially in the national literature.