Influence of Employee Perception of Benefit on Organizational Commitment at the Coast Province General Hospital

Abstract

Employee commitment is an essential factor in the growth of an enterprise and how workers perceive the benefits accorded them by the company strongly affects their level of organizational commitment. Employee benefits include financial and non-financial income that is separate from the regular salary that is received for work done. The research focuses on the developing effect the employee perception of the benefits given in their work place on general organizational commitment at Coast Province General Hospital in Kenya (CPGH). Using primary data in form of Likert scale questionnaires, the study investigated employees ranging from medical specialists and nurses to those in administrative positions within CPGH. The total population targeted was 791 employees, and stratified random sampling method was used to cluster the population based on their nature of work at the hospital. Employee benefits that were considered included pension schemes, health insurance, life insurance, workers’ compensation, sabbatical leave, transportation benefit and flexible work plans. The study found that the extent of employee perception of benefits at CPGH affected organizational commitment. Recommendations included provision of employee benefits that suit the needs of workers in a company promotes organizational commitment and productivity in the long run.