The Three Component Model of Commitment (Meyer and Allen, 1991, as cited in Mind Tools, 2015) discusses the differences between the three types of commitment and how they can be applied in the work environment. Affective commitment can be likened to how much affection one has for the job. This is the highest level of work commitment because at this level, a person is attached to the work they do and the organization they work for. When workers feel affection for their work they are likely to increase their engagement, and therefore, their organization commitment.