Workers may have similar levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment because of a desire to avoid cognitive dissonance.

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Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person has conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. If a worker experiences high job satisfaction but low organizational commitment (or vice versa), they may feel a sense of discomfort or inconsistency. To avoid this cognitive dissonance, the worker may strive to maintain similar levels of both job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Workers May Have Similar Levels of Job Satisfaction and Organizational