The Relationship Between Teachers' Work Engagement And Organizational Commitment

Abstract

Purpose of this study to show the views of teachers, who work in the primary, middle and high school of a town in Turkey, about their work engagement and organizational commitment. Research universe is comprised of teacher who working from Denizli-Kale/Turkey Sample of researches comprises of the absolute amount of universe. In this research data collection tool is comprised from three parts. Researchs show us vigor (high energy level and mental vigor), dedication (inspiration, enthusiasm, pride and high fighting emotion for joining new job) and absorption (concentrating, losing track of time) are three sub dimensions of work engagement. Normative (individuals feeling their job is their duty),contunity (the idea which if left job his had less option) and affective (adopting values, goals) are three sub dimension of organizational commitment. The phrase "I do not feel a strong sense of belonging to this organization." has the lowest point in the questionnaire. The common level of work engagement of teachers is higher than organizational commitment level of teachers. Keywords

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