Learning Organization and Organizational Commitment as Perceived by Academics in Malaysian Tertiary Education Institutions

Abstract

This study intents to determine possible relationships between learning organization and organizational commitment among lecturers in three reputable universities in Malaysia, namely, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and University Malaya (UM). Besides, the paper employs descriptive correlational design after collecting all data through questionnaires distribution. In addition, the study utilizes inferential statistic to examine the extent of the associations between two variables that are, learning organization and organizational commitment. Learning organization and organizational commitmentin the study reveal high and positive correlation. Most importantly, the study further suggests the establishment of human resource development system to cultivate, in the basis of learning organization, a learning culture. Simultaneously, organizational commitment should be developed, maintained and enhanced. Undoubtedly, new and suitable policies are needed for successful implementation.