Job insecurity, motivation of employees and organizational commitment on teachers during covid 19.

Abstract

The covid-19 pandemic has caused untold suffering and disruptions in different spheres of life. One of such spheres is work-life, whereby jobs have been threatened. The closure of workplaces resulted in short-term and long-term job losses, hence causing worry about ability to retain jobs for many people across the world. The worry about one’s job can cause serious job insecurities and affect motivation. However, supportive organizations can alleviate suffering and steer motivation of employees. The study therefore investigates whether organizational commitment moderates the effects of job insecurity during the covid -19 pandemic on employees and motivation. The study will be conducted among teachers in private and public primary and secondary schools in wakiso district. The study will use a cross-sectional design. Data will be collected using standardized questionnaire and will be analyzed using a pearson product moment correlation co-efficient and moderated mediation model in process macro in SPSS.