Date of Conferral
2022
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Psychology
Advisor
Hedy Dexter
Abstract
Many human resource departments are developing and improving their talent management systems to identify and develop employee talent within the organization. However, nonprofit organizations face unique challenges including under-developed human resource structures and limited resources or funds. As a result, many nonprofit organizations are unable to effectively communicate their promotability processes, resulting in negative employee behaviors including lack of motivation, decreased engagement, and enhanced turnover intention. The purpose of this study was to explore and understand the employee perception of promotability within the nonprofit sector. Social exchange and social cognitive theories were used to explore the perception of promotability among non-managerial employees in a nonprofit organization using descriptive phenomenology. Semistructured interviews were conducted with nine nonprofit employees to explore the perception of promotability among non-managerial employees working for nonprofit organizations. Seven overarching themes were identified, revealing a predominately negative perception of promotability attributed to limited funds, resources, organizational focus, and lack of interest in employee growth. These results can inform positive social change through promotability priorities and processes, effecting positive social change by creating efficient and effective organizational communication procedures.
Recommended Citation
Rodino, Victoria Leann, "Perception of Promotability Among Employees in Nonprofit Health and Social Impact Services" (2022). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 12541.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/12541
