Organizational Commitment of Employees of the Local Administrative Organization in Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) examine the level of organizational commitment among employees of local administrative organizations, 2) investigate the factors influencing organizational commitment among employees of local administrative organizations, and 3) explore suggestions and guidelines for enhancing organizational commitment within local administrative organizations. This study employed a quantitative research approach using a survey design. The sample consisted of 382 employees from local administrative organizations across eight villages. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics using multiple regression analysis with the Enter method.
The findings revealed that 
1) the overall level of organizational commitment among employees of local administrative organizations was at a high level. 
2) Factors significantly influencing organizational commitment included motivational factors—namely job characteristics, work achievement, recognition, and career advancement—and hygiene factors, including interpersonal relationships, salary or welfare, and job security. These factors were found to significantly affect organizational commitment in descending order. 
3) Guidelines for enhancing organizational commitment should emphasize the establishment of clear work goals, the promotion of a collaborative working atmosphere, and the strengthening of employees’ sense of pride in their work, in order to foster sustainable organizational commitment.