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The aim of this study was to find factors affecting employees' organizational commitment within the case organization as well as point out some strengths and weaknesses the company has in this area. The company studied is Finnish multinational industrial company. The sample of this qualitative study consisted of nine Finnish first-level managers from different segments of this company. The data was collected using theme interviews and qualitative attitude approach. Therefore, the analysis was also conducted in two separate ways. The data from theme interviews was analyzed using thematic content analysis while the analysis of the data from qualitative attitude approach followed the principles of that method concentrating on explanations of stance taking. As a result of this study, the factors affecting the organizational commitment in this organization can be divided into three categories. The first one consist matters directly linked to the company itself. The second category has factors linked to the work community. Finally, the third is formed by factors related to the work characteristics. Company's strengths lie in its' interesting field of business and variety opportunities it can offer for employees globally. To improve organizational commitment it should pay attention to its' human resource practices. From the findings it can be stated that employees' organizational commitment is a complex matter. Even though the company has important role in it, the factors regarding the organization are not only ones affecting this. It was strongly indicated that the work community and the characteristics of one's work has major impact on one's organizational commitment. However, organization and the culture create the premises for these to be good. |
