Organizational Commitment Can Be Predicted? Comparative and Descriptive Analysis

Abstract

Organizational commitment has been in researchers’ focus for a long period and it is very important for organizational practice. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of situational and personal factors in organizational commitment. 531 job applicants completed the Blau and a demographic questionnaire from different Romanian and Hungarian organizations. The study sample included employees and leaders as well. Differentiated effect and relations, professional and organizational commitment, job involvement and work value were investigated. Results indicate significant differences in level of organizational and occupational commitment based on participants’ educational level. Moreover, the status in organization had significant effect on all four commitment dimensions. The cultural effect was not demonstrated. Findings can be useful in practice to keep up proper labor.