Question 1

Which type of commitment denotes a sort of 'forced' relationship between an individual and a company?&#10;A)Continuance commitment&#10;B)Emotional commitment&#10;C)Normative commitment&#10;D)Affective commitment

Accepted Answer

Continuance commitment refers to a situation where an individual remains with an organization because of perceived costs associated with leaving, such as loss of benefits or lack of alternative employment options, rather than a genuine desire to be part of the organization. This can create a sense of being 'forced' to stay.

Question 2

Which type of commitment emphasizes loyalty as the most important force that drives an individual's commitment to a company?&#10;A)Normative commitment&#10;B)Emotional commitment&#10;C)Continuance commitment&#10;D)Affective commitment

Accepted Answer

Normative commitment emphasizes loyalty as the most important force that drives an individual's commitment to a company, as it is based on a sense of obligation to remain with the organization.

Question 3

Which type of commitment has the greatest positive effect on satisfaction with work and higher productivity of employees?&#10;A)Calculative commitment&#10;B)Continuance commitment&#10;C)Normative commitment&#10;D)Affective commitment

Accepted Answer

Affective commitment, which refers to an emotional attachment to, identification with, and involvement in the organization, has been shown to have the greatest positive effect on satisfaction with work and higher productivity among employees. This is because employees with high affective commitment continue employment with the organization because they want to, rather than feeling they need to or ought to, which is more motivating and engaging.

Question 4

Commitment has a positive effect on:&#10;A)Absence from work&#10;B)Retention of consumers&#10;C)Stakeholders' loyalty&#10;D)Satisfaction with work

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which type(s) of commitment is/are desirable from a viewpoint of a company?&#10;A)Calculative commitment&#10;B)Continuance commitment&#10;C)Affective commitment&#10;D)Normative commitment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type(s) of commitment is/are desirable from...

Deck 12: Organizational Commitment and Social Acceptability