The Moderating Role of Education in Determining Affective Form of Organizational Commitment in an Emerging Economy

Employee’s organizational commitment has garnered considerable recognition in both academic and managerial fraternity due to its empirical significant correlation with favorable organizational results. This research examines the influence of four significant organizational factors, including rewards, training, communication and teamwork on employee’s affective form of commitment in the banking industry of Lahore, Pakistan. Additionally, it explores the moderating role of educational levels in the association amongst affective form of commitment and organizational variables, proposing that this association is highly significant for workers with higher levels of education in comparison to workers with lower levels. 200 employees presently working in the banking industry of Pakistan were examined using convenience sampling method and regression examination was performed. Findings suggested that all four organizational variables had a significant and favorable association with affective form of commitment. For levels of education as a moderating variable, the results provided support for the hypothesized interaction between affective commitment and organizational variables, besides teamwork. The study concluded that workers with high education degrees exhibit greater responsiveness to positive organizational initiatives, as evidenced by differences in affective commitment among various education groups. The results suggest that organizations must recognize the significance of these four factors in creating a conducive work environment for their employees, thereby fostering their complete commitment for achieving organizational success. Consequently, it suggests that practitioners should tailor strategies to cultivate a strongly dedicated labor pool, considering distinctive characteristics.