DETRMINANTS OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND COMMITMENT: A STUDY OF LAGOS NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFETY CORPS (LNSC)

O. A. Akintunde; A. A. DAWODU; S. S. OLOGUN

O. A. Akintunde University of Lagos, Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Business Administration
A. A. DAWODU University of Lagos, Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Business Administration
S. S. OLOGUN University of Lagos, Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Business Administration

Keywords: Work-life balance, employees’ commitment, supervisory support, locus of control and resilience.

Abstract

This study investigates factors influencing work-life balance and employees’ commitment among the staff of Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC). The study aims to explore the relationships between the predictors of work-life balance and employees’ commitment of the staff of the corps with a focus on supervisory support, locus of control, and resilience. A descriptive research design was employed, using a sample of 450 employees drawn from the five divisions of LNSC: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland, and Epe. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that workload, supervisory support, work locus of control, self-efficacy, resilience, and flexibility significantly influence employees' commitment to community policing. Effective management of workload, provision of strong supervisory support, enhancement of employees' sense of control and self-efficacy, and promotion of resilience and flexibility were identified as key strategies to improve commitment. Recommendations include adopting flexible scheduling, distributing tasks fairly, leveraging technology to streamline processes, and ensuring regular breaks to manage workload and reduce burnout. The study underscores the importance of addressing these factors to enhance commitment and performance in community policing roles.