Date of Award
Spring 4-22-2020
Document Type
Dissertation - University of Massachusetts Global access only
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Organizational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Keith Larick
Second Advisor
Dr. Jalin Johnson
Third Advisor
Dr. Shalomon Duke
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to identify and understand the factors Millennial healthcare leaders perceive as most important in supporting their job satisfaction and retention in the profession.
Methodology: This phenomenological study applied qualitative research methods to explore Millennial job satisfaction and retention in healthcare. This study identified, described 12 Orange County, California, Millennial Healthcare leaders, and their perspectives about job satisfaction and retention. The researcher analyzed and identified themes that emerged from a qualitative gathering of data. Common themes and patterns emerged from a combination of the researcher’s review of interviews, observations, and NVivo computer-assisted analysis of data.
Findings: The data analysis resulted in twenty-seven themes across the two research questions. Nine major findings emerged from the data relating to the lived experiences of Millennials healthcare leaders.
Conclusions: Inspection of the key findings resulted in nine conclusions demonstrating actions that should be taken to satisfy and retain Millennial healthcare leaders. Findings focused on work flexibility, problem-solving, investment in career development, meaning behind the work, feedback, autonomy, work culture, a competitive salary, and company perks.
Recommended Citation
Moortezagholli, Zhalleh, "Understanding The Job Satisfaction And Retention Of Lived Experiences Of Millennial Healthcare Leaders And Their Perspectives About Job Satisfaction And Retention" (2020). Dissertations. 329.
https://digitalcommons.umassglobal.edu/edd_dissertations/329