| Abstract: | Examined the development and consequences of organizational commitment early in employees' careers. 54 university graduates who had recently become employed were administered an organizational commitment questionnaire (R. T. Mowday et al 1979]) and self-report measures of work experiences, work behavior, and turnover intention after 1, 5, and 9 mo on the job. Comparison of means over time revealed a significant decline in commitment and the favorableness of work experiences during the 1st 9 mo of employment. Analyses provided evidence consistent with the hypothesis that early work experiences influenced commitment to the organization but did not support the hypothesis that commitment influenced work behavior and turnover intention. (French abstract) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
