foundation universities, which is even the second most influential variable after the quality of
work life. As in the state universities, perceived organizational protectiveness is an influential
variable for normative commitment in the foundation universities. Nevertheless gender, which
has a significant impact on normative commitment in the state universities, does not have a
significant impact on normative commitment when it comes to the foundation universities. In
the light of the above-mentioned findings, we can say that there is a positive and strong