Organizational Friendship as an Introduction to Enhancing Organizational Loyalty: In the Iraqi Education Sector
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the role of organizational friendship in enhancing organizational loyalty in the Iraqi education sector. The study relied on the descriptive analytical approach, where data were collected from 372 individuals working in leadership positions within the sector, using a questionnaire designed according to the five-point Likert scale, and the data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS programs to test the hypotheses and determine the relationship between the study variables. The results of the analysis showed that organizational friendship has a positive impact on organizational loyalty, as the estimate value reached 0.62, indicating a medium to strong impact. Based on these results, the study recommends adopting policies that enhance a cooperative work environment, such as enhancing organizational trust through transparent policies, and encouraging open communication channels between employees and management. These strategies contribute to increasing organizational loyalty and achieving a more stable and productive work environment.
Author: Khalaf Mohammed Allaw
Institution: University of Tikrit
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407785865