THE EFFECTS OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT: AN INVESTIGATION ON TURKISH PORT STAFF

Abstract

Several researchers have examined organizational commitment concept because it has varying positive

consequences for the organization and employees. Therefore, the goal of this study is to examine if demographic

characteristics of employees have a significant role in determining organizational commitment. Data gathered

from 50 employees of the various ports in Kocaeli is analyzed by using t-test, Anova and Tukey test. The results

revealed that marital status, educational level and job tenure have a significant effect on organizational commitment

level of employees. On the other hand, the findings indicated that age and gender have no significant effect on

organizational commitment level of employees.

Keywords

• Affective Commitment,Continuance Commitment,Normative Commitment,Demographic Characteristics

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