The Impact of Employee Engagement on Organizational Commitment in Higher Education Institutions: Implications for Organizational Development

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between employee engagement, organizational commitment, and organizational development in higher education institutions, with a focus on faculty members in the Chennai district. Using a quantitative research design and a cross-sectional survey method, data were collected from a sample of 416 faculty members across various colleges and universities. The study employs stratified random sampling and utilizes a structured questionnaire to measure the key variables. Findings reveal that employee engagement is significantly correlated with organizational commitment (r = 0.774) and organizational development (r = 0.368). Regression analysis indicates that employee engagement explains 13.6% of the variance in organizational development, and path analysis confirms that organizational commitment mediates the relationship between employee engagement and organizational development. These results underscore the importance of fostering employee engagement to enhance both commitment and development within higher education institutions. The study concludes that comprehensive engagement strategies are essential for sustained organizational growth and development.