A Brief Measure of Work Environment for Human Service Organizations. Issue 5 (20th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Janczewski, Colleen E.; Mersky, Joshua P.; Plummer Lee, ChienTi
• Is Part Of: Human service organizations, management, leadership & governance. Volume 45:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 479
• Page End: 492
• Publication Date: 2021-10-20
• Subjects: Work environment -- organizational climate -- burnout -- job satisfaction -- turnover -- home visiting -- child welfare; Social service -- Periodicals; Social work administration -- Periodicals; 361.3068
• DOI: 10.1080/23303131.2021.1915438
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2330-3131

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Organizational characteristics are important predictors of workplace outcomes, but the length and complexity of validated instruments restrict their use in research and practice. This study tested a brief Measure of Work Environment (MWE) using data from 718 child welfare and 349 home visiting professionals. Results confirmed a three-factor structure: group cohesion, leadership support, and organizational justice. The MWE demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (α = .87) and was significantly associated with job satisfaction, burnout, and intent to leave. The MWE is a promising, pragmatic measure of organizational environment for implementation research and program improvement.