Match each scenario with the type of organizational commitment it most clearly illustrates.
-normative
A)Gordo hates his job, but he has a serious medical condition and can't afford to lose his health insurance, so he stays on.
B)Yvette not only loves her job but also everything her organization stands for.She'd keep working there even if she weren't getting paid.
C)Billy's firm just paid to spring his sister out of prison, so even though he doesn't like his job as a full-time copy editor and would like to take his chances on the freelance market, he feels like it'd be kind of a jerk move to quit now.

Question

Match each scenario with the type of organizational commitment it most clearly illustrates.
-normative
A)Gordo hates his job, but he has a serious medical condition and can't afford to lose his health insurance, so he stays on.
B)Yvette not only loves her job but also everything her organization stands for.She'd keep working there even if she weren't getting paid.
C)​Billy's firm just paid to spring his sister out of prison, so even though he doesn't like his job as a full-time copy editor and would like to take his chances on the freelance market, he feels like it'd be kind of a jerk move to quit now.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Normative commitment refers to a feeling of obligation to continue employment. Billy feels obligated to stay at his job because his firm did him a significant favor, which aligns with the concept of normative commitment.

Match Each Scenario with the Type of Organizational Commitment It