Effect of the Affiliation Dimension at Work on Organizational Commitment an Applied Study of Etihad Food Industries Company Ltda. Sugar and Oil Industry / Babylon Governorate
Authors: Iman Jasim Mohammed  , Rashid Amal Ghalib 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is to find out the extent of the impact of all kinds of affiliation (national affiliation - intellectual affiliation - political affiliation - religious affiliation) on organizational commitment through its dimensions represented by (emotional, continuous, and normative) among workers in the Union Company for Food Industries Ltd. / Industry Sugar and oil in the province of Babylon.

Theoretical framework: The study touched on the theoretical aspect of the variables of the study and reviewed the most important concepts related to the variable after affiliation and organizational commitment. The company's vision of the extent of the impact of institutional affiliation in achieving organizational commitment at work. According to Avey (2009) affiliation expresses the mutual investment between the individual and the organization in the continuation of the ongoing contractual relationship, as this mutual relationship shows individual behavior more than the expected official behavior and being ignored by the organization as well as the individual's desire to give part of himself in order to contribute In the success and continuity of the organization such as (the desire to work more diligently and do it voluntarily, and take on additional responsibilities). Organizational commitment is generally defined as “the relative strength of an individual's identification with, and participation in, a specific organization” (Subramaniam & Mia; 2003, p. 3).

Design/methodology/approach: The questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting the necessary data and information, and an intended sample consisted of (302) represented by (managers - assistants - and department officials - administrative departments). In Al-Ittihad Company for Food Industries Ltd., the descriptive analytical approach was mainly used in presenting and analyzing the research. The information was interpreted, and a number of statistical methods were used, such as confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling method to measure the effect ratio, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, relative coefficient of difference, relative importance and Pearson's ratio through statistical programs (SPSS V. 23) The Program (Amos V. 23).

Findings: The results show that job affiliation will achieve common and mutual communication and understanding among the pillars of management at their different levels (top, middle and bottom), and sincerity in the service of the job goal will achieve greater returns when it appears on the actual performance of the individual. Membership produces commitment, just as commitment is affected by belonging.

Research, Practical & Social implications: The study is the most important findings of the study is that interest in employee affiliation leads to achieving organizational commitment in the workplace and will also increase the organization's chances of achieving its goals and objectives.

Originality/value: Organizations today are striving to become world class organizations that compete globally and in order to achieve this organizations must not only recruit the best talent but they need employees who are psychologically connected to their work. Managers must build a supportive culture that allows employees to utilize their expertise and abilities in their work processes. In order for employees to do so, opportunities must be provided to harness their abilities and to develop positive attitudes towards their workplace.