Effects of Organizational Climate On Employee Retention: A Case of Bugando Medical Centre in Mwanza City

Allay, Prosper Pascal (2024) Effects of Organizational Climate On Employee Retention: A Case of Bugando Medical Centre in Mwanza City. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study explored the impacts of organizational climate on employee retention focusing on the Bugando Medical Center as a case study. The objectives of this study were to assess how employee autonomy, job satisfaction and the reward system affect employee retention at the hospital. The study was guided by the Exchange Theory. A study followed positivist philosophy. 223 questionnaires were distributed to participants via simple random sampling design. The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics multiple regression analyses with aid of statistical package for social sciences version 26. The findings revealed that employees’ autonomy, job satisfaction and the reward system significantly influence employee retention. Specifically, higher level of employee autonomy and job satisfaction were associated with increased employees’ retention, in same way reward system also play a notable role in influencing retention rates. Based on these findings it is recommended that Bugando Medical Centers should ensure employee autonomy by implementing programs that allows staff more control over their tasks, decisions making processes. Additionally, management should regularly assess employees’ satisfaction and adjust areas as needed. To improve the reward system, it is advised that Bugando Medical Centre reviews its current offering to ensures competitiveness and alignment with industry standards. Keywords: Organizational Climate, Employee Retention, Bugando Medical Centre.

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