Work Engagement and Organizational Commitment Relationship with Career Growth

Abstract

Purpose – The study aims to explore the correlation between work engagement and organizational commitment from an organizational standpoint, and their influence on career advancement from the perspective of graduates Aims(s) – It will examine graduates' career growth (career goal progress, professional ability development, organizational return growth, career advancement growth), organizational commitment (affective Commitment, continuance Commitment, normative Commitment) and work engagement (vigor, dedication, absorption) . Question： Is there a significant relationship between the graduates' career growth and each of the following? a. Sustenance of their work engagement b. Manifestation of their organizational commitment Hypothesis ： Work engagement and organizational commitment positively correlate with graduates' career growth. Design/methodology/approach – This research adopts a quantitative approach with a correlational research design. The Utrecht Group's frame of reference has largely shaped the concept of work engagement. The majority of the articles examined used UWES as a tool, according to Zahari and Kaliannan's systematic review (2022). The most accepted tool to measure Organizational Commitment is that of Allen and Meyer (1990). and generalization of findings across various studies. Spearman-rank correlation was used to determine the significant relationship between graduates’ career growth and sustenance of their work engagement and manifestation of their organizational commitment. Findings – There is a significant relationship between the level of career growth and work engagement among the participants. Additionally, their level of career growth also shows a significant positive correlation with their commitment to the organization. Employees with more excellent career advancement opportunities tend to be more invested in their work and demonstrate a more substantial commitment to the organization. Limitations of the study – through consistent investment in the professional development of their employees, firms not only enhance job engagement but also foster a highly proficient and driven staff. Ultimately, this positive cycle of advancing in one's profession and being dedicated to the company helps achieve overall success and ensure its long-term existence. Originality/value – This research endeavor on graduates' work engagement, organizational commitment, and career growth proves to be highly beneficial for the government. holds significant importance as it aims to generate empirical evidence about workplace attitudes among business master's and doctorate students, as opposed to relying solely on theoretical speculation. Lastly, the industry/company/employer will also benefit from this study by having committed employees who can contribute much to the attainment of the organizations’ goals and objectives.

Keywords

• graduates
• career growth
• work engagement
• organizational commitment