Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Vol. 32 No. 2 February 2006
By Elzbieta Sikorska-Simmons, PhD
ABSTRACT
In this study, the author examines the relationship between staff perceptions of organizational culture and their work-related attitudes in assisted living. Data were collected from 317 staff in 61 facilities using self-administered questionnaires. Staff who had more favorable perceptions of organizational culture reported greater job satisfaction, coworker satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Among the dimensions of organizational culture, perceptions of teamwork had the strongest influence on satisfaction with coworkers, and perceptions of organizational morale had the strongest influence on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Those who want to improve staff attitudes should focus on creating organizational cultures that promote teamwork and high organizational morale.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Elzbieta Sikorska-Simmons is Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
This research was funded by Grant #1 RO3 AG-22100-01 from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The author thanks Drs. Leslie Morgan and Barbara Bowers for their helpful comments and suggestions in preparing this article.
Address correspondence to Dr. Elzbieta Sikorska-Simmons, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Central Florida, P.O. Box 25000, Orlando, FL 32816-1360.
