Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to explain the relationship between organisational
commitment, job satisfaction and turnover intention of employees. A survey
research design was employed to test hypotheses about the relationship
between job satisfaction, organisational commitment and turnover intentions.
Data was collected using three different structured questionnaires.
Questionnaires comprised of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, the
Organisational Commitment Questionnaire and the Intention to Stay
Questionnaire. The respondents comprised of employees from five offices of
the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in the Limpopo
Province. The findings revealed a positive relationship between organisational
commitment and job satisfaction. There is a negative relationship between
organisational commitment and turnover intention. Tables and figures were
used to present the results of the study. Turnover intention has been seen as a
huge problem at different organisations or institutions and has negative
influence on organisational performance and this organisation was not different
given the findings.
Key concepts
Organisational commitment, job satisfaction, turnover intention.
