Question 16

Continuance commitment

The employee exhibits continuance commitment, which refers to staying with an organization due to the perceived costs associated with leaving, such as losing a stable source of income.

A) Continuance commitment

This option is correct as it accurately describes the employee's situation. The employee's primary concern is the fear of losing financial stability, which is a hallmark of continuance commitment. This type of commitment indicates that the employee feels compelled to remain in the organization because of the potential negative consequences of leaving.

B) Affective commitment

Affective commitment is characterized by an emotional attachment to the organization. This option is incorrect because the employee's unhappiness suggests a lack of emotional connection, indicating that they are not committed out of feelings of loyalty or affection toward the organization.

C) Normative commitment

Normative commitment involves a sense of obligation to stay with an organization, often due to moral or ethical reasons. This option does not apply here, as the employee's decision to remain is primarily driven by financial concerns rather than a sense of duty or obligation.

D) General commitment

General commitment is not a recognized type of organizational commitment in academic literature. This option is incorrect because it lacks specificity and does not accurately describe the employee's situation regarding their stability concerns.

Conclusion

In summary, the employee's focus on retaining their stable income while feeling unhappy at work clearly illustrates continuance commitment. The other options fail to capture the specific motivations driving the employee's choice to stay, emphasizing the significance of perceived economic costs in organizational loyalty.