The relationship between trust in first-line nurse managers and organizational commitment
1Department of Allergy, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Bursa City Hospital, Bursa, Turkey.
International Nursing Review
|February 13, 2020
Summary
Nurses who trust their managers show higher organizational commitment. Building trust through supportive behaviors and positive environments is key for nurse retention and job satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Employee trust in management significantly influences organizational commitment.
- Understanding this relationship is crucial for healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of nurses' trust in their first-line nurse managers on their organizational commitment.
- To identify specific factors contributing to this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study design.
- Utilized proportional quota sampling with 723 nurses from four Istanbul hospitals.
- Employed the Trust in Manager Scale and Organizational Commitment Scale for data collection and analysis.
Main Results:
- Regression models indicated significant predictors of organizational commitment.
- Affective commitment showed the highest explanatory rate (29.5%).
- Positive predictors included age over 40, public institution employment, permanent day shifts, manager support, and a positive work environment.
Conclusions:
- Trust in nurse managers is a significant determinant of nurses' organizational commitment.
- Nurse managers can enhance commitment through trust-building behaviors.
- Healthcare policy should emphasize the role of trust in leadership for positive organizational outcomes.
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