Author(s): Meryem Berrin BULUT, Ä°smail Selim HOVARDAOÄLU
The main purpose of this study is developing a theoretical model which can explain the effect of the Investment Model variables on organizational commitment, organizational cynicism, and intention to leave. In this study, the relationships between organizational commitment, organizational cyncism and intention to leave were tested based on Investment Model variables, namely job satisfaction, job investment and evaluation of alternative jobs. 24 women (8.5 %) and 259 men (91.5 %) in total of 283 employees participated voluntarily in this study. Data were collected utilizing ''Job Investment Scale'', ''Organizational Commitment Scale'', ''Organizational Cyncism Scale'', ''Intention to Leave Scale'' and personal information form. Data were analyzed by independent groups t – test, correlation analysis, hierarchical regression analysis and structural equation modeling. The findings of the study showed that there are significant differences between employee category and the variables of the study. Also, most of the hypothesis related to organizational commitment, organizational cynicism and intention to leave are supported. Investment Model is (partially) verified in industrial area. The findings of this study were discussed on the basis of the previous domestic and foreign researches done in the area and some suggestions were made.
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