Gender Differences in Organizational Commitment

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the gender disparities of commitment between male and female employees within an organization. This study aims to offer valuable insights to employers, assisting them in fostering an inclusive work environment that encourages equal commitment and engagement from all employees, irrespective of their gender. Method: A survey study was conducted, which involved 370 employees who are currently employed in public and private organizations in Malaysia. Samples were selected using stratified random sampling. The study employed a questionnaire comprising 22 items to assess organizational commitment: affective, normative and continuance. The collected data were analyzed using the MANOVA test to examine any significant differences in organizational commitment based on gender. Results: The results reveal a significant difference based on gender on affective and normative commitment, while continuance commitment shows insignificant findings based on gender. Implications: This study offers valuable insights and recommendations for organizations to foster high employee commitment in their careers. The implications of this study are beneficial for both public and private sectors as they gain a comprehensive understanding of employees' organizational commitment.