The Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors of Motivation towards Organizational Commitment in Private Colleges - A Case Study of Two Selected Private Colleges in Addis Ababa
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2007-07
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Private higher education is a rapidly expanding part of Ethiopia’s higher education
system. Investment in private higher institutions by Ethiopian entrepreneurs is continued
to grow, but little is known about their organization and management in general, or the
nature of work factors and employees commitment in particular. This study examines the
impact of intrinsic, extrinsic, and equity factors of work on employee’s organizational
commitment in two selected private colleges in Addis Ababa. The finding shows that
instructors in private colleges were satisfied with intrinsic factors of work such as
opportunity for achievement, challenging work, responsibility, and opportunity for
growth and development. On the other hand, instructors were generally dissatisfied with
extrinsic content of work such as salary, fringe benefits, incentives, job security,
opportunity for training, and post employment security. Moreover, there was also
structural inequity which is a perception of employees that they are required to do too
much work for small pay. Consequently, employees were not committed to their
organization which implies the availability of high turnover and lower performance. To
build a viable work force for the success of the colleges and industrial peace, the colleges
should invest in the long term goal of their employees and learn to balance their interest
to earn a higher profit with those of their employees.
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Extrinsic Factors of Motivation towards, Organizational Commitment