2.3 Assignment. Organizational Commitment
Getting Started
What does employee commitment in an organization look like? In part, the answer to that question depends on how we define organizational commitment and the reasons that someone possesses (or does not possess) it. For example, a person can be committed to an organization because they “have to” (e.g., must have the income) or because they “want to” (e.g., find fulfillment in the organization mission). Employee commitment will probably look different depending on whether the person is showing up just to earn a paycheck or showing up because they are personally fulfilled by the organization’s mission and vision. For this assignment, you will examine various levels of commitment that might be present in your own organization.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
· Identify the different types of organizational commitment.
· Demonstrate how at least one of the behaviors are foundational in creating a positive organizational culture.
· Apply the practices of organizational commitment to your current organization position.
Instructions
1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Read Chapter 4(PDF document) in the text An Introduction to Organizational Behavior.
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4. Write a two to three page paper (excluding title page and reference page) that addresses the following prompts:
d. Briefly describe the various types of organizational commitment.
d. What are the behaviors that serve as indicators of these commitment levels?
d. What are some of the individual differences as well as organizational factors that might contribute to the type of organizational commitment an employee might demonstrate?
d. What are the potential impacts of different commitment types on the organization?
d. What are three to four key principles (tools in your tool kit) that you could use to create higher levels of organizational commitment from employees?
1. Be sure to include a brief introduction and conclusion to your paper.