Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction Among Lecturers in Universities in Embu County Kenya

ABSTRAa The study sought to answer questions on the profile of the respondents, the level of organizational commitment among the lecturers, level of job satisfaction among the lecturers and the relationship between organizational commitment and job satisfaction among the lecturers in Universities in Embu County. Using descriptive correlatioanal survey ~research design, and a sample of 166 respondents, the study found out that there are more male than female lecturers in Embu county universities, majority of the lecturers are aged 51 and above, and most of the lecturers are masters holders and above. The study further discovered that there is fair levels of organization~~ commitment as well as fair levels of job satisfaction. The study further discovered a significant positive relationship between organization~~ commitment and job satisfaction among the lecturers in Embu County Universities. The study recommended that since Job satisfaction plays a very important role in the education process. But the situation in Embu County is not the best. ~tecturers, usually, do not know how to improve their commitment to their universities. It is strongly recommended that staff development programs should be initiated by the universities to help the lecturers advance academically as well as increase their job satisfaction. Finally the researcher recommends that universities should provide forums in which lecturers can freely interact with their heads and share their opinions about job satisfaction and organizational commitment. All in all the universities should establish good working conditions so as to help the lecturers do their jobs effectively and efficiently.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration

Approval

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables ix

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.1.1 Historical perspective 1

1.1.2 Theoretical Perspective 3

1.1.3 Conceptual Perspective 6

1.1.4 Contextual Perspective 8

1.2 Statement of the Problem 9

1.3 Purpose of the Study 11

1.4 Research Objectives 11

1.4.1 General objective 11

1.4.2 Specific 11

1.5 Research Questions 12

1.6 Null Hypotheses 13

l.7Scope 13

1.71 Geographical Scope 13

1.72 content Scope 13

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LZ3 Theoretical Scope 13

L74 7?me Scope 14

1.8 Significance of the Study 14

CHAPTER TWO 16

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 16

2.1 Theoretical Perspectives 16

CHAPTER THREE 40

METHODOLOGY 40

3.1 Research Design 40

3.2 Research Population 40

3.2.1 Target Population 40

3.3 Sample Size 41

3.4 Sampling Procedures 41

3.5 Research Instruments 41

3.6 Validity and Reliability of the Instruments 42

3.7 Data Gathering Procedures 43

3.8 Data Analysis 44

3.9 Ethical Considerations 45

3.10 Limitations of the Study 45

CHAPTER FOUR 46

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 46

4.0 Introduction 46

CHAPTER FIVE 57

FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 57

5.0 Introduction 57

5.1 Findings 57

5.3 Conclusions 61

5.4 Recommendations 61

Further Research 64

References 65

Appendix lB 71

Appendix ii: Clearance From Ethics Committee 72

Appendix III: Informed Consent 73

APPENDIX IV A 74

Curriculum Vitae 76