Organizational Commitment as a Second Level Dimensions Construct Evaluation of an Alternative Conceptual Proposal in Non-Profit Organizations

DOI: 10.5176/2251-2349_HRM&PD17.30

Authors: Emma Juaneda-Ayensa, Carlos González-Menorca, Mónica Clavel-San Emeterio, Leonor González-Menorca

Abstract: From an Organizational Behavior perspective, it is important to recognize the links generated between individuals and the organization that encourage a desire for permanence. After more than a half century of research, Organizational Commitment remains one of the open questions in the Psychology of Organizations. It is considered an essential factor to explain individual behavior in the organization such as satisfaction, turnover intention, or loyalty. In this paper, we analyze different contributions regarding the nature of the bond between the individual and the organization. Taking into account the peculiarities of Non-profit Organizations, we present a different interpretation of the structure for later validation, comparing results from the structural equation model, conducted on a sample of 235 members of Non-profit Organizations.

Keywords:component; non-profit organizations, affective dimension, continuity commitment, normative commitment.