The Impact of Organizational Commitment on Employee Performance in Jordanian Public Universities

Amal Hmeidan  Alhamad; Aina Amirah  Binti Mohd Noor

This study aimed to identify the impact of organizational commitment on the performance of employees in Jordanian public universities. The study used quantitative research to test the theory and draw conclusions. There are countless reasons for choosing the quantitative methodology. In a simple random sample, the study sample size is 375, and each member of the population has an equal probability of being chosen. The results showed that there is a statistically significant effect at level (? ? 0.05) of organizational commitment on employee performance in Jordanian universities. The study concluded with several recommendations, including the working on implementing training programs for officials to develop their skills and knowledge about organizational commitment and its benefits and impact on both the university and employees, and promoting a culture of organizational commitment and belonging to work, which in turn increases the faith of university employees through seminars and workshops, so that its focus is strengthening positive employee practices.

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To Cite this Article: Alhamad, A. H., & Noor, A. A. B. M. (2023). The Impact of Organizational Commitment on Employee Performance in Jordanian Public Universities. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(7), 201 – 212.

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