Logo image
Back
The impact of supervisor–subordinate relationships on morale: implications for public and private sector nurses' commitment
Journal article   Peer reviewed

The impact of supervisor–subordinate relationships on morale: implications for public and private sector nurses' commitment

Yvonne Brunetto, Rodney Farr-Wharton and K Shacklock
Human Resource Management Journal, Vol.20(2), pp.206-225
2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-8583.2009.00117.x
url
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-8583.2009.00117.xView
Published Version

Abstract

private sector nurses workplace relationships supervisor-subordinate relationships management
This paper used leader-member exchange theory as a lens for comparing the impact of the supervisor-subordinate relationship on public and private nurses' perceptions of morale and affective commitment. Many countries that are part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development are experiencing nurse shortages, and this theoretical framework proved insightful into factors contributing to turnover. The findings suggested that private sector nurses are significantly more satisfied with their supervision, enjoy greater morale and are more committed to their organisations. However, both groups were only slightly satisfied with their supervisor-subordinate relationships, implying that present management practices are not ideal for promoting effective workplace relationships. Implications for health-care management are discussed.This paper used leader-member exchange theory as a lens for comparing the impact of the supervisor-subordinate relationship on public and private nurses' perceptions of morale and affective commitment. Many countries that are part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development are experiencing nurse shortages, and this theoretical framework proved insightful into factors contributing to turnover. The findings suggested that private sector nurses are significantly more satisfied with their supervision, enjoy greater morale and are more committed to their organisations. However, both groups were only slightly satisfied with their supervisor-subordinate relationships, implying that present management practices are not ideal for promoting effective workplace relationships. Implications for health-care management are discussed.

Details

Metrics

4 File views/ downloads
1279 Record Views
56 Times Cited - Web of Science

InCites Highlights

These are selected metrics from InCites Benchmarking & Analytics tool, related to this output

Collaboration types
Domestic collaboration
Web Of Science research areas
Industrial Relations & Labor
Management
Logo image