Impact of Implied Organizational Support on Organizational Commitment

Abstract

The aim of this study is to enlighten the relationship between Implied Organizational Support (IOS) i.e. job satisfaction, locus of control and work autonomy and the organizational commitment (i.e. affective, normative and continuance commitment).Model testing is used to measure the data, and also supported by literature. The study shows that IOS is positively related with affective and normative commitment. Moreover the literature supports the direct relation between IOS (job satisfaction, locus of control & work autonomy) and organizational commitment. The study throws light on the significance of providing support to the employees in order to promote their commitment to the organization. Moreover the literature provides facts about the managerial intrusion intended to enhance IOS and reducing the negative effects of lack of IOS on employees affective commitment. In addition to take in to account other than three dimensions of organizational commitment, this study reveals job design factors and personality that can transform the relation between IOS and commitment.

Key Words: IOS, job satisfaction, work autonomy, locus of control and organizational commitment.