Work commitment among salaried professionals
Journal of Vocational BehaviorPublished 1 February 1989
Paula C. Morrow, Rosemary E Wirth
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Abstract
Professional commitment is identified as a form of work commitment and defined as the relative strength of identification with and involvement in one's profession. Its reliability and validity are evaluated vis-à-vis job involvement and organizational commitment in a sample of professional and scientific employees working for a major university. The concept and measure are recommended for further Study.
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