Title

Organizational culture and work-related attitudes among staff in assisted living

Authors

Authors

E. Sikorska-Simmons

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Gerontol. Nurs.

Keywords

NURSING-HOMES; CARE; COMMITMENT; QUALITY; NURSES; TURNOVER; FACILITIES; MORALE; LIFE; UNIT; Geriatrics & Gerontology; Gerontology; Nursing

Abstract

In this study, the author examines the relationship between staff perceptions of. organizational culture and their work-related attitudes in assisted living. Data were collected from 317 staff in 61 facilities using self-administered questionnaires. Staff who had more favorable perceptions of organizational culture reported greater job satisfaction, coworker satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Among the dimensions of organizational culture, perceptions of teamwork had the strongest influence on satisfaction with coworkers, and perceptions of organizational morale had the strongest influence on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Those who want to improve staff attitudes should focus on creating organizational cultures that promote teamwork and high organizational morale.

Journal Title

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Volume

32

Issue/Number

2

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

19

Last Page

27

WOS Identifier

WOS:000237383100004

ISSN

0098-9134

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