title: Strengthening organizational commitment. Understanding the concept as a basis for creating effective workforce retention strategies.
abstract: One of the most significant challenges facing any health care leader today is that of building commitment among followers. The last decade, with its tumultuous changes in our organizations, left many employees emotionally detached from their workplace. Mistrust, increasing cynicism, escalating financial pressures, and continuing challenges adversely impact our workforce's organizational commitment. The author explores the concept of commitment, which can serve as a basis for developing practical effective retention strategies.
authors.affiliation: Manion & Associates, 5725 Oak Lake Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA. jomanion@sprintmail.com
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Manion
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007857:Leadership; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010557:Personnel Administration, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D010934:Planning Techniques; D013192:Staff Development