title: The name of the game is commitment.
abstract: The success of health care institutions depends largely on how committed its employees are. Profiles of personal commitments can vary markedly. Major components of all these profiles are: dedication to employers, bonding with fellow professionals, and loyalty to one's work group or team. We discuss how employers and leaders can create a culture that features more commitment. The rewards and risks of personal commitment and the characteristics of committed employees are presented.
authors.affiliation: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, USA.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Umiker
mesh_terms: D058016:Health Facility Administration; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007857:Leadership; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D013192:Staff Development; D014481:United States