Revisiting the relationship between organizational commitment and professional commitment: a case study of academicians in a private educational institution

Abd Rahman, Nik Mutasim and Alias, Mohamad Adnan and Maulan, Suharni (2006) Revisiting the relationship between organizational commitment and professional commitment: a case study of academicians in a private educational institution. Malaysian Management Journal, 10 (1&2). pp. 1-17. ISSN 0128-6226

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Abstract

Many studies have dwelled on various issues related to the concept of commitment. One particular issue concerns the relationship between organizational commitment and professional commitment. Between these foci of commitments, the issue has been whether both are compatible or in confliect with each other. The nature of the relationship between these variables is worth noting as it may have impact on the behaviour of individuals in organizations and hence, the formulation and practice of human resource policies in these organizations. This paper reports the findings of a study conducted to investigate this issue of compatibility or conflict between the variables. The unit of analysis were academicians employed in a private reserach institution in Malaysia. The result of the mail survey revealed the existence of a commitment dilemma within the sample. No significant correlations were recorded between professional commitment and the various dimensions of organizational commitment. Additionally, professional commitment and organizational commitment correlated significantly with intent to stay in the profession and intent tostay with the organization, respectively. Directions for future research were also discussed.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4836/48548
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Organisational commitment;Professional commitment;Intent to stay with the organization;Intent to stay in the profession.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Dr Suharni Maulan
Date Deposited:	23 Mar 2016 09:22
Last Modified:	23 Mar 2016 09:22
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/48548

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