Unraveling the complexities in ineffective policing in Africa

Abstract

The study examined complexities in ineffective policing: A synchronization of job resources, role clarity and job embeddedness among police personnel. A total number of 117 served as participants for the study. They were selected through probability sampling (stratified sampling technique). In the study, 57 were females and 60 were males with age range of 20 to 56 years. The mean age was 29.18 and standard deviation of 4.13. Three instruments were used in the study. The instruments were global job embeddedness scale, job resources scale, and role clarity scale. Correlational design and hierarchical multiple linear regression were used in testing the variables in the study. The study observed that organizational support of job resources, growth opportunity and role clarity did not predict job embeddedness, whereas advancement of job resources predicted job embeddedness. Thus, there is need for the organization to sustain and improve police personnel support strategies in order to inspire them.