Perceived Organizational Diagnosis and Employee Commitment of a Maritime College and Training Center in Western Visayas

Understanding organizational diagnosis and employee commitment is crucial for a learning institution's effectiveness and competitiveness. This study, conducted at a Maritime College and Training Center in Western Visayas, Philippines, utilized Preziosi's (1982) Organizational Diagnosis Questionnaire and Allen and Meyer's (2004) Organizational Commitment Tool to examine the perceived organizational diagnosis and employees' organizational commitment. Results indicated the institution operated at an optimal level across all diagnostic aspects (purpose, structure, leadership, relationships, reward system, helpful mechanisms, and attitude towards change), while employees demonstrated high affective, continuance, and normative commitment. A significant correlation was found: optimal organizational functioning directly relates to high employee commitment. This underscores the importance of school administrators prioritizing both organizational diagnosis and employee commitment in strategic planning to ensure high-quality educational and training services, meet standards, and enhance reputation.