ATTITUDE 1.2

ATTITUDE 1.2

[TYPES OF ATTITUDES:

for Organizational Behaviour]

1. Job Satisfaction
2. Job Involvement
3. Organisational Commitment

Job Satisfaction

• It refers to an individual's general attitude towards his job.
• A person with high level of job satisfaction holds positive attitude towards the job.
• Variety of factors effect job satisfaction: employee’s need and aspirations, relationship withy coworkers and superiors, working conditions, work policies, compensation etc. 
• Job satisfaction closely related to employee’s performance and his work related behaviuor.

Job Involvement

• Job involvement is the degree to which employees immerse themselves in their jobs, invest time and energy in them.
• They view work as a central part of their overall lives.
• Job involved employees believe in the work ethic, exhibit high growth needs and enjoy participation in decision making.
• They are willing go for extra mile and attempt to be high performers. 

 Organisational Commitment

• Also known as Employee Loyalty, a strong force for organisational effectiveness.
• It is the degree to which an employee identifies with the organisation and wants to continue meaningfully participating in it.
• It often reflects the employee’s belief in the mission and goals of the organisation.
• It also shows his willingness to put efforts in achieving those goals.