Effect of workplace spirituality on employee affective commitment in public secondary schools in Gwale -Kano State

Abstract

Workplace spirituality is an aspect that has attracted scholarly research within the field of organizational management. This study assessed the Effect of Workplace Spirituality on Employee Affective Commitment using a sample of 269 teachers in selected public secondary schools in Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State. With the aim of establishing the relationship between workplace spirituality’s dimensions (meaningful work, sense of community, and alignment of values) and employee affective commitment; Relying on a quantitative survey design to obtain data via questionnaire and multiple regression as methods of analysis, the relevant hypotheses were tested, and it was found that meaningful works and alignment of values have a statistically significant positive relationship with employee affective commitment, while the sense of community dimension was found to have a weak negative and  insignificant relationship with employee affective commitment. Social Exchange Theory was  used in this research. The study concluded that while some dimensions of workplace spirituality are vital, others such as sense of community may need reevaluation to enhance their effectiveness. Therefore, it was recommended that the management of public secondary schools
in Gwale LGA, Kano State, should further enhance meaningful work initiatives, and to ensure that the institution’s values aligns with those of the employees via relevant workshops, seminars and policy implementation as this will contribute to employee well-being and deepen a sense of commitment to the organization.