INFLUENCE OF WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY ON EMPLOYEES’ JOB COMMITMENT: A STUDY OF LAGOS ISLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between workplace spirituality and employees’ job commitment in Lagos Island local government. The study used the descriptive survey research design to select 192 respondents using purposive sampling method. Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using Pearson Product Moment Correlation with the aid of SPSS version 20. Results indicated a strong and statistically significant relationship between the three components of workplace spirituality (meaningful work, inner life, and sense of connection) and three components of employees’ commitment (affective, continuance and normative commitment). Arising from the findings, it was recommended among other things, that Lagos Island local government management should create forums for open discussion on spirituality, values, and rights of employees, and integrate organizational goals and personal goals to increase employees’ commitment. Also, there is need for Lagos Island local government management to put in place policies and procedures towards spiritual freedom which will assist employees develop their true potential and personality. Finally, Lagos Island local government management should indoctrinate workplace spiritual programmes towards organizational commitment into the workforce. By so doing, this will compel workers to be more loyal and committed, thereby rendering more positive services to the third tier of government.