Occupational Stress and Organizational Commitment between Government and Non-Government Bankers

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the differences in stress levels and commitment of bank officers considering job type and gender. Data were collected through convenient sampling technique using Bangla version of occupational stress scale and organizational commitment scale from 80 bank officers of different area of Khulna division, half from each sector, with equal gender representation. Findings revealed a significant negative correlation between occupational stress and organizational commitment. Non-government bank officers reported higher levels of role overload, ambiguity, conflict, and intrinsic impoverishment compared to government counterparts. However, government bank officers experienced higher levels of responsibility for persons, low status, and strenuous working conditions. Gender-wise, female officers exhibited slightly higher stress levels than males, with significant differences observed in non-government banks. Regarding organizational commitment, government bank officers showed higher levels compared to non-government counterparts. Females in government banks displayed notably higher commitment levels than those in non-government banks. These findings contribute to understanding the nuances of stress and commitment within the banking industry, offering insights for organizational management and employee well-being initiatives.