Staff Promotion and Employee Commitment to Work: A Survey in a Ghanaian University Library

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between job promotion and employee commitment at a Ghanaian  University Library. Employing a cross-sectional survey design, primary data was collected through self-administered questionnaires from  a sample of 187 Junior and Senior staff within the library. The Census method was used to include all 187 staff for the study. The reliability  of the questionnaire was established through Cronbach Alpha coefficient analysis, confirming internal consistency with all  items scoring above 0.70. Hypotheses were tested using Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. The study findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between job promotion and employee commitment among library staff. The study concludes  by recommending that university libraries in Ghana prioritize job promotion as a means to foster employees’ affective commitment,  thereby enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the  dynamics between promotion and commitment within the library community, offering practical implications for organizational  management and policy formulation.