Turnover intent, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction: An assessment of municipal police departments within Hidalgo County, Texas

Authors

Joel Rivera, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Department

Public Administration

First Advisor

Dr. Cynthia E. Lynch

Second Advisor

Dr. Aziza Zemrani

Third Advisor

John R. Milford

Abstract

There is a paucity of research on turnover intent among police officers, particularly municipal police officers. This study examines the importance of turnover intent as it relates to job satisfaction and organizational commitment for municipal police departments within Hidalgo County, Texas. This research is important because attrition costs are among the largest expenses that municipal police agencies incur, and mitigation of that loss may benefit the municipal police agencies during times of financial hardships. This study found organizational commitment to be a predictor of turnover intent.

Comments

Copyright 2011 Joel Rivera. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American