Which of the following is true of affective commitment in organizations?

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Affective commitment is characterized by a deep emotional attachment to the organization, and individuals who have strong affective commitment are likely to remain loyal to the organization because they want to do so.

Answer: B 
 Continuance commitment is the type of commitment where the employee feel they have to remain with the organization, it is not related to emotional attachment.

Answer: C 
 It is incorrect to state that affective commitment is negatively related to job performance and organizational citizenship behavior, as affective commitment is associated with positive outcomes such as increased job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and job performance.

Answer: D 
 It is incorrect to state that individuals with high affective commitment are less likely to work hard or perform well, as affective commitment is associated with positive outcomes such as increased job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and job performance.

Which of the Following Is True of Affective Commitment in Organizations