EXECUTIVE OPINIONS ON FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHERS' ORGANIZATIONAL LOYALTY

Abstract

In this study; it is aimed to reveal the factors affecting teachers' organizational commitment with the opinions of the administrators. In line with the purpose of the research carried out in the qualitative design, a study group was formed with 20 primary school administrators, interviews were conducted and data were obtained. In this direction; Data was obtained on the individual factors, in-school and out-of-school factors that affect teachers' organizational commitment, and what are the managerial behaviors that increase or decrease organizational commitment. Descriptive analyzes of the obtained data were made for the result. According to the results of the research; Teachers' personal characteristics, education levels and professional seniority affect organizational commitment at an individual level. School culture, managerial behaviors, rewarding and wage factors are organizational factors that affect teachers' organizational commitment. Professionalism, professional development, status and socio-economic status of the teaching profession are external factors that affect teachers' organizational commitment. The fact that the administrators exhibit a management approach that is flexible, participatory, fair, gives importance to communication and supports the teacher increases the organizational commitment of the teachers. The oppressive and authoritarian management approach and excessive supervision of the administrators reduce the organizational commitment of the teachers.