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Linking Organizational Climate to Work Engagement: A Study in the Healthcare Sector

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  • Alessandro Ancarani
  • Carmela Di Mauro
  • Maria Daniela Giammanco

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Using a two-level structural equation approach, this article investigates the links between organizational climate and work engagement in a sample of public hospitals in Italy. Drawing from the Job Demands-Resources model, the model posits a positive association between work engagement and a climate promoting worker’s autonomy, empowerment, and well-being, whereas it suggests that a climate based on efficiency and goal attainment is not favorable for engagement. Results support the hypotheses and suggest that performance based models implemented in recent years as part of public sector reforms are not conducive to engaged workers. Implications for research on work engagement in the public sector and for public management are drawn.

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  • Alessandro Ancarani & Carmela Di Mauro & Maria Daniela Giammanco, 2019. "Linking Organizational Climate to Work Engagement: A Study in the Healthcare Sector," International Journal of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 42(7), pages 547-557, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:lpadxx:v:42:y:2019:i:7:p:547-557
    DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2018.1491595
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