Meyer and Allen's Three-Component Model of Commitment

Meyer and Allen's Three-Component Model of Commitment explains why employees stay with their organization, based on three reasons: affective commitment (emotional attachment, liking the organization), normative commitment (sense of obligation or loyalty), and continuance commitment (awareness of costs associated with leaving). These components influence how committed someone feels, either because they genuinely want to stay, feel they should, or see leaving as too costly. Understanding these helps organizations foster better engagement and retention by addressing each type of commitment effectively.