The Impact of Organizational Culture on Organizational Commitment: An Empirical Study of Cultural Dimensions and Employee Commitment at the Naftal Institution

Organizational culture and organizational commitment are among the most critical constructs in contemporary administrative and behavioral research, given their central role in shaping employee attitudes, performance, and institutional sustainability.This study aims to examine the impact of organizational culture on organizational commitment, with particular emphasis on the roles of organizational norms, values, beliefs, and expectations within the Naftal Institution.The study adopts a descriptive-analytical research design supported by an empirical field investigation.Data were collected using a structured questionnaire distributed to a sample of 100 employees at the Naftal Institution.Statistical analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).Reliability testing confirmed the robustness of the research instrument, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.868, indicating a high level of internal consistency.The findings reveal a statistically significant effect of organizational culture on organizational commitment at the 5% significance level.More specifically, organizational norms, values, beliefs, and expectations were found to play a substantial role in enhancing employees' affective, normative, and continuance commitment.A supportive organizational culture fosters a sense of belonging, psychological security, and shared responsibility, which in turn strengthens employees' emotional attachment and moral obligation toward the organization.The study concludes that building and sustaining a positive organizational culture is a strategic prerequisite for strengthening organizational commitment.It recommends that organizational leaders invest in reinforcing shared values, promoting participatory decision-making, and cultivating transparent norms and expectations to enhance employee loyalty, reduce turnover intentions, and improve overall organizational effectiveness.