UNDERSTANDING THE LEVEL OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG MALAYSIA STATE SPORTS COUNCIL EMPLOYEES

This study examines organizational commitment among employees of the Malaysia State Sports Council, focusing on three key dimensions: affective, continuance, and normative commitment. Grounded in Meyer and Allen Three-Component Model of Organizational Commitment, the research adopts a cross-sectional, quantitative approach to assess the extent to which employees are emotionally attached to, feel obligated toward, or remain with the organization due to perceived costs. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to a representative sample of council employees. Descriptive statistical analysis indicated that affective and continuance commitment were at moderate levels, while normative commitment demonstrated a high level among the employees. These findings show that the organization has a stable climate, but employees' loyalty can change based on different factors. The study contributes to human resource management discourse in the public sports sector by highlighting the importance of targeted strategies to strengthen each commitment dimension, thereby enhancing employee retention and organization performance. Future research should explore longitudinal data and incorporate qualitative insights to better understand the underlying causes influencing commitment levels.