Antecedents and consequences of organizational commitment, entrenchment, and consent

Abstract

This study aims to develop a model that analyzes the influence of organizational values as antecedent variables of the individuals’ commitment, entrenchment and consent with the organization, and work performance as the consequent variable of this relationship between individuals and organizations. Descriptive and conclusive research was carried out using a quantitative and qualitative approach. The research was structured in two phases. In the first phase, the data were collected from the application of a closed questionnaire. For the quantitative data, the analysis was operationalized by means of the modeling technique of structural equations. In the second phase, data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the qualitative data was carried out using the technique of content analysis. The results reveal that certain values shared by the organization are determinants of the type of linkages that the individual develops with the organization, with different values influencing different linkages. Also, as a consequence, the type of organizational link established influences the performance of the individual at work.

Keywords:
Organizational commitment; Organizational entrenchment; Organizational consent; Organizational values; Work performance