English abstract
The main objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence affective
organizational commitment. The research framework contained three independent
variables, namely Human Resource Practices (career development and financial
incentives), Social Support, and Personality Traits (Conscientiousness and openness to
experience). The dependent variable of this study was affective organizational
commitment of employees. The targeted sample was the employees of private higher
education colleges in Oman. The current research used the survey method. 181
questionnaires were distributed and 140 questionnaires were received back, giving the
study a response rate of 77%. The analysis method used was structural equation
modelling PLS. The main finding of the study showed that human resource practices,
social support, and personality traits had significant influence on affective organizational
commitment.
