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A Critical Analysis of Family Responsibilities and Employee Commitment of Commercial Banks in Rivers State

Tombari Judith Adiukwu (Ph.D) and Dr. Elenwo, Awajiteleyem Mary

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between family responsibilities and employee commitment of commercial banks in Rivers State. This study examined family responsibilities as dimension while affective, normative and continuance commitment were used as measures of employee commitment. This study adopted the cross-sectional survey in its investigation of the variables. The population of (282) was adopted as the sample size since the population was not much. Data were obtained through the distribution of structured questionnaire copies which were distributed personally by the researcher to the target organizations. The research instrument was validated by academicians while the reliability of the instrument was achieved through the use of Cronbach Alpha coefficient aided with SPSS and all the items scoring above 0.70. Data generated were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation at a 0.05 significance level. Findings from the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between family responsibilities and employee commitment measures of commercial banks in Rivers State. This study concluded that when commercial banks in Rivers State adopt family responsibilities, employee commitment will be positively enhanced. The study therefore recommended amongst others that management of these commercial banks in Rivers State should endeavor to create flexible work arrangement, and family responsibilities programmes for their employees especially for the married ones with children, giving considerations for unseen circumstances as regards running a day to day family life.

Keywords

Family ResponsibilitiesEmployee CommitmentCommercial bankAffective

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