For purposes of instrument development, organizational commitment
was defined here as the relative strength of an individual’s identification
with and involvement in a particular organization (Porter & Smith, Note
4). It can be characterized by at least three related factors: (1) a strong
belief in and acceptance of the organization’s goals and values; (2) a
willingness to exert considerable effort on behalf of the organization; and
(3) a strong desire to maintain membership in the organization.