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Flexible Work Arrangements and the Workplace Commitment of Employees in General Hospitals in Nigeria and Indonesia

https://doi.org/10.22146/jieb.v41i1.4867
Ugo C. Okolie
ugookolie3@gmail.com
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta State University, P.M.B 1, Abraka, Nigeria
Thomastina N. Egbon
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta University, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria
M. Mursalin
Department of Management, Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia

Corresponding Author(s) : Ugo C. Okolie

ugookolie3@gmail.com

Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business, Vol 41 No 1 (2026): January

Abstract

Introduction/Main Objectives: This study examines how eight flexible work arrangements, including flexi-time, teleworking, compressed work weeks, and job sharing, influence employee commitment in general hospitals across Nigeria and Indonesia. Background Problems: Research on flexible work has focused primarily on developed nations. This study addresses the research gap in developing countries, where such arrangements are vital for healthcare worker commitment. Novelty: By examining the impact of flexibility on commitment in general hospitals within less-developed contexts, this study offers unique insights for HR professionals in Nigeria and Indonesia. Research Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 649 healthcare employees in Delta State (Nigeria) and Aceh City (Indonesia) were surveyed via simple random sampling. Data from structured questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS 23.0 via independent t-tests and multiple regression. Findings/Results: Results demonstrate that flexible work dimensions (including part-time, subcontracting, and moonlighting) significantly and statistically impact workplace commitment. Overall, flexibility is a primary driver of employee dedication. Conclusion: Flexible work arrangements are strong predictors of commitment due to shifting economic conditions, family dynamics, and technological advancements. Management should implement these arrangements to reduce workplace stress and enhance commitment in less-developed nations.

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Flexible work arrangements employee commitment work-family border theory
Okolie, U. C., Egbon, T. N., & Mursalin, M. (2026). Flexible Work Arrangements and the Workplace Commitment of Employees in General Hospitals in Nigeria and Indonesia. Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business, 41(1), 52 -. https://doi.org/10.22146/jieb.v41i1.4867
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Ugo C. Okolie, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta State University, P.M.B 1, Abraka, Nigeria

Ugo C. Okolie is a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, where he also obtained his Ph.D. in Public Administration. His research and teaching interests center on public administration, governance, and public sector management, with particular emphasis on public policy analysis and institutional development. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic publishing, contributing to the growth of public administration scholarship and practice in Nigeria. Dr. Okolie has collaborated extensively with scholars from diverse disciplines and has published numerous articles in reputable top-tier international journals.

Thomastina N. Egbon, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta University, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria

Thomastina N. Egbon is a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Her research interests focus on public management, administrative reforms, and governance studies, and she is dedicated to capacity building through teaching and scholarly research in public administration.

M. Mursalin, Department of Management, Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia

M. Mursalin is a lecturer in the Department of Management at Malikussaleh University, Aceh, Indonesia. His scholarly interests lie in management studies, organizational behavior, and strategic management, with contributions to research and teaching aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and managerial practice.

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