The Effect of Flexible work Arrangements on Organizational Commitment: the Case of Modern ETH (MMCY|Tech)
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2023-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This aim of the research is to examine the effect of flexible work arrangement on organizational
commitment of MMCY|Tech employees. The study examined effects of two FWAs, which are
flextime scheduling and telecommuting on organizational commitment among employees of
MMCY|Tech. The specific objectives were to identify the impact of flextime scheduling and
telecommuting on organizational commitment. To achieve these objectives, a quantitative crosssectional
survey was conducted among 170 employees of MMCY|Tech. The survey had a
response rate of 88.23%. The participants were asked to provide their perceptions of flextime
scheduling, telecommuting, and their level of organizational commitment. The conducted data
was analyzed using SPSS version 25. Spearman's rho correlation coefficient analysis revealed a
strong positive correlation between flextime schedules and OC (r = 0.298, p < 0.0001), as well
as between telecommuting and OC (r = 0.248, p < 0.0001), indicating a significant relationship
between FWAs and OC. The model summary and ANOVA regression results showed that the
combination of flextime schedules and telecommuting explained 18% (R = 0.184) of the
variability in OC at a 5% significance level. Specifically, flextime schedules had a stronger
predictive effect on OC (β = 0.323, p < 0.001) compared to telecommuting (β = 0.254, p <
0.001).Based on these findings, both hypotheses were supported. H1 stated a positive and
significant relationship between flextime schedules and organizational commitment, while H2
posited a positive and significant relationship between telecommuting and organizational
commitment. This study provides empirical evidence of the positive impact of FWAs, particularly
flextime schedules, on employee organizational commitment at MMCY|Tech. The findings
highlight the importance of implementing flexible working arrangements to enhance employee
commitment and improve overall organizational commitment. These results contribute to the
existing body of knowledge on FWAs and their implications for employee well-being and
engagement. Future research may explore additional FWAs and factors that influence the
relationship between FWAs and OC, considering cultural and contextual variations
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flexible work arrangements, flextime scheduling