ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG EMPLOYEES: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY

This study examines the relationship between organizational commitment and job satisfaction among employees in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Utilizing a sample of 80 participants (40 male and 40 female) selected through purposive sampling, the research explores how gender and organization type (public vs. private sector) influence these psychological constructs. Data were collected using Meyer and Allen’s Organizational Commitment Questionnaire (OCQ-MA) and Kumar and Mutha’s Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ-KM). Statistical analysis revealed that female employees reported significantly higher levels of both organizational commitment (M = 66.23) and job satisfaction (M = 44.86) compared to their male counterparts. Furthermore, private sector employees demonstrated significantly greater commitment and satisfaction than those in the public sector. A strong positive correlation (r=.753, p < .01) was found between organizational commitment and job satisfaction, suggesting that higher emotional attachment to an organization is associated with increased workplace contentment. These findings underscore the importance of demographic and contextual factors in shaping workplace attitudes. The study concludes that human resource strategies should prioritize inclusive policies and clear development pathways to enhance employee well-being and retention. Limitations include the regional focus and purposive sampling technique, warranting caution in generalizability.