Exploring Cultural Influence on Managerial Communication in Relationship to Job Satisfaction,Organizational Commitment,and the Employees’ Propensity to Leave in the Insurance Sector of India

Abstract

This article identifies the critical importance of effective downward communication in its relationship to job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and the employees’ propensity to leave an organization. Employee turnover within the insurance sector of India has become an issue; therefore, a sample of 105 employees from the insurance sector is surveyed to gather information concerning downward communication, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. The study used various cultural lenses to understand the influence of national culture on norms, values, beliefs, and practices of the Indian employees and managers. Results of the survey suggest that there is a positively significant relationship between downward communication, employee satisfaction, organizational commitment, and the employees’ propensity to leave. The results, which have implications and relevance for all kinds of industries all over the world, indicate that managers want to contribute to the effective functioning of the organization and can do so by providing the right, conducive environment for employees. Managers need to send clear, precise, and timely job instructions; communicate constructive feedback related to their job performance; and use multiple channels of communication. Taking these actions will enhance job commitment and reduce the likelihood of employees’ leaving their organizations.

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downward communication job satisfaction organizational commitment employee churn propensity to leave an organization

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