Which concept describes an employee's identification with the organization and desire to stay?

• A. Organizational Commitment
• B. Perceived Organizational Support
• C. Psychological Empowerment
• D. Exit Response

Answer: (A)

Organizational commitment involves how strongly an employee identifies with the organization and wants to stay. This reflects an emotional bond and sense of belonging that makes staying more appealing over leaving, which is exactly what “identification with the organization and a desire to stay” describes. This aligns most closely with affective commitment—the emotional attachment and loyalty that keep someone with the organization. Perceived organizational support, while related to how valued and cared for employees feel, focuses on the organization's responsiveness and support rather than the personal identification and choice to remain. Psychological empowerment centers on an individual’s sense of autonomy, meaning, and impact in their work, boosting intrinsic motivation rather than the broader attachment to the organization. An exit response refers to behavior indicating departure itself, not the internal preference to stay. So the best fit is organizational commitment.