Sara was out of work for 9 months before being hired by Midwest Medical Supplies. Midwest has treated Sara well, gave her a raise during a time in which the company was losing money, and sent her to several expensive training programs to help her career. Sara has been offered a job at a competitor that would increase her salary by $10,000. Though accepting the new job would seem to be an easy decision to make, Sara feels she should remain with Midwest. Her commitment to Midwest is a good example of:
A) affective commitment
B) continuance commitment
C) normative commitment
D) volitional commitment

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Sara's sense of obligation to remain with Midwest Medical Supplies, despite a better-paying job offer elsewhere, is an example of normative commitment. This type of commitment arises from a feeling of loyalty or moral obligation to the organization, often because of the benefits or support the employee has received, such as the raise and training provided by Midwest during tough times.

Sara Was Out of Work for 9 Months Before Being