Abstract:
This study investigated work-family conflict and personality as predictors of organizational commitments among hospital workers in Enugu, Nigeria. A cross-sectional design and Multiple Regression was used for the data analysis. A total of 300 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the Sectional Heads of the hospitals. Out of the 300 copies distributed, 184 were returned for analysis. Participants were obtained through accidental sampling of the three (3) hospitals for the study. Instruments used for data collection are: Work-family conflict scale, Organizational Commitment Scale and Self-efficacy Scale. Finding reveals work-family conflict has been found to affect organizational commitment. In trying to proffer solution to the issue raised from the finding of the study, the conflict between work, family and organizations need to create a flexible working schedule for its staff as well as establish a counseling sub-departments in its Human resources department to enable employees understand and suggest means of handling conflicts that may arise as they engage in their work that might be traced to the family. Also, it was found that a significant difference exists between married and single respondents` experience of work-family conflict. Moreover, the finding shows that there was a significant difference between organizational commitment of male and female respondents based on work-family conflict. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that organizational support programme need to be introduced and provided for all levels of workers in order to reduce the burden of work-family conflict interface and virtually induced commitment to their jobs. The level of family responsibilities of the workers need to be considered during recruitment, in assigning responsibilities and placement process in order to foster organizational commitment. Key words: Work-family, conflict, personality, organizational commitment, hospital workers, Enugu, Nigeria.
