Employee Welfare Management Practices as a Determinant of Organizational Commitment among Medical Doctors in Developing Countries: Evidence from County Referral Hospitals in Kenya

Phelix Okoth Ajuoga, Robert K. W. Egessa and Jackline Akoth Odero

Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 2024, vol. 6, issue 3, 375-388

Abstract: Purpose: The study focused on Employee Welfare Management Practices as a determinant of Organizational Commitment among medical doctors in Developing Countries; Evidence from County Referral hospitals in Kenya.Design/Methodology: The study utilized descriptive and correlational research designs targeting 116 medical doctors. Simple random sampling technique was used. Structured questionnaires aided data collection from Medical Doctors in County Referral Hospital within Western region, Kenya. Validity and reliability of the instrument was tested. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.Findings: The study found out that Employee Welfare Management &Practices had a positive and significant effect on Organization Commitment.Implications/Originality/Value: The study seeks to guide policy makers in hospitals to develop a more explicit and proactive employee welfare agenda like spacious houses or generous house allowance, transport facilitation in cases of emergency recalls, flexible work schedules with shift allowances paid. This will boost medical doctors’ commitment and enhance a harmonious and effective workforce and workplaces.

Keywords: County Referral Hospitals; Medical Doctors; Developing Countries; Organizational Commitment; Employee Welfare Management Practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.26710/sbsee.v6i3.3112

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