The Relationship between Job-Related Factor of Career Development and Organizational Performance

Abstract: Background: Recently, many hospitals have faced pressure to reduce staff turnover, improve patient outcomes, maintain performance, and control costs. The quality of nursing care provided to patients largely depends on the knowledge and practice standards of the nurses. Several factors influence this quality, including the level of organizational support and opportunities for career development. Providing such support can motivate nurses to perform their duties with enthusiasm and enable them to deliver the best care to their patients. Therefore, understanding the factors that affect nurses' career development is essential. Aim of the Study: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nurses' job-related factor of career development, specifically job autonomy and supervisor support, and organizational performance in a tertiary hospital in the Eastern Province. Research Questions: What is the nurses' perception of their job-related factor of career development? What is the nurses' opinion of organizational performance? What is the relationship between nurses' job-related factor of career development and organizational performance? Setting: King Fahad Specialist Hospital–Dammam. Design: A quantitative, descriptive correlational design. Sample: A convenience sample of 274 staff nurses and 23 frontline nurse managers from KFSH-D in Saudi Arabia. Results: The findings revealed a moderately strong positive relationship (p < 0.001) between the job-related factor of career development and organizational performance. Specifically, nurses reported high levels of job autonomy (mean = 3.88, SD = 0.67) and moderate levels of supervisor support (mean = 3.63, SD = 0.88). Key aspects of supervisor support included expressions of confidence, constructive performance feedback, and clarification of role purpose, all of which were positively associated with organizational outcomes. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study concludes that enhancing supervisory support and empowering nurses through increased autonomy significantly contributes to improved organizational performance. Institutions are encouraged to implement structured leadership training, participatory decision-making models, and tailored professional development programs for younger or less experienced nurses to promote retention, engagement, and high-quality care delivery. Keywords: Career Development, Performance, job-related Factor, Organization, Autonomy, Supervisory Support. Title: The Relationship between Job-Related Factor of Career Development and Organizational Performance Author: Zainab Yousef Almaskeen, Ghada Mohamed Hamouda, Duaa Hafez International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing ISSN 2394-7330 Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2025 - April 2025 Page No: 202-215 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 27-April-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15291179 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/The%20Relationship%20between%20Job-Related-27042025-2.pdf