CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN A LEARNING ORGANIZATION

(Darren Dugan) #1

  1. Workplace level:

    • Selection based on high standard

    • Broad range job design and team work

    • Employee participation in problem solving

    • Climate of cooperation and trust.




At strategic level the factors listed out contributes towards a long lasting
continuity of organizational commitment. At functional level, the factors ensure that an
employee is capable of exhibiting the required organizational commitment, whereas at
work place level, the factors are responsible for creating a conducive environment and
culture that will promote organizational commitment.


Monga (2004) has reflected upon the manager’s role in this respect as:


Management must focus on building the organization and creating an
environment that promotes continuous improvement. Personnel issues,
environmental changes, and shaping the organization to meet emerging
challenges must be fundamental concerns of mangers.

2.7.2. Strategies to enhance Organizational Commitment.....



  1. To develop techniques that will clearly communicate the values add aims of
    management and the achievements of the organization. This will create sense of
    pride and citizenship among the employees.

  2. Emphasize to management that if the organization is expecting commitment from
    the employees then the management has to exhibit the same kind of commitment
    to the employees.

  3. Through creating an environment of trust by promoting justice, equity and
    consistency. Also by getting feedback and attending to the suggestions of the
    employees.

  4. Through employee participation and creating a sense of ownership among them.

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