Abstract:
This study sought to examine the effect of organisational support on
commitment in selected MMDAs in Ashanti region. The specific objectives of
the study adopted a quantitative approach and the simple random sampling
technique was used to collect data from 242 employees of selected
Metropolitan Municipals and District Assemblies in Ashanti Region through
self-administered questionnaires. The study adopted positivism approach to
research paradigm with explanatory research design. SPSS was used to
process the data. A Pearson’s Correlation and regression analysis were
conducted to explore the relationship between organisational fairness,
supervisor support, reward and job condition and employees’ commitment. It
was discovered that, there was a statistically significant positive correlation
between organisational support (supervisor support, organisational rewards
and job recognition, organisational fairness) and commitment. The study
further found that all the dimensions of organisational support (supervisor
support, organisational rewards and job recognition, organisational fairness)
have a positive effect on the commitment in the selected MMDAs in Ashanti
region. The study recommends that the management of selected MMDAs in
Ashanti region should recognise different intercessions that can be executed to
increase employees’ commitment within the organisation and ensure that
employees work for the organisation and eventually show optional exertion
and improve commitment.
