Multiple commitments: A conceptual framework and empirical investigation in a community health service trust

This study examines different work-related foci of commitment, such as the work group and the employing organization as well as the current occupation. It assesses how these foci of commitment are influenced by, and influence, attitudes and emotions at work. Data from employees and managers in the British health-service sector shed light on the associations. Regression analysis reveals a strong association between positive work-related emotions and commitment levels, leading to a higher intention to stay with the organization. Implications for management and how the study fits into the existing body of commitment literature are discussed.