A Structural Model to Explain Influences of Organisational Communication on the Organisational Commitment of Primary School Staff

Organisational commitment is a job attitude frequently linked to employee morale, motivation and behaviour. High organisational has been associated with increased effort productivity, while low absenteeism turnover. There evidence suggest aspects of communication are important in this regard. This article reports the results study that investigated relationships between comprehensive set general commitment, also identifying those had most effects on commitment. Participants were 1575 staff members from government non-government primary schools across all states territories Australia. Data gathered using survey comprising Communication Primary Schools Questionnaire five-item scale. Exploratory confirmatory factor analyses used identify validate constructs for measurement. Structural equation modelling was relationships. Of ten identified, five significant The these concerned openness principals staff, supportive among colleagues (positive effects) overload (negative effects). Implications school leadership culture discussed along directions further research.