Table 4

Confirmatory factor analysis factor names, factor loadings and Cronbach’s alpha

FactorItems(λ)AVECR
HRD practices (α = 0.92)Provision of personal development plan0.875  
Provision of career advancement training0.854  
Employee training is supported0.726  
Employee career-management programs are supported0.744  
Systematic program to assess the abilities and interests of employees0.7450.550.92
Employees are given the training they need to advance in their careers0.834
Career counseling and planning aid is provided to employees0.761
Affective commitment (α = 0.84)I would be more than pleased to continue working with this organization in the future0.846  
I feel very personally connected to the organization0.8440.840.91
I could easily develop a close relationship with another organization the same way I have with this one0.853  
I honestly think that I am to blame for the problems the company is having0.834  
Continuance commitment (α = 0.82)Even if I wanted to, it would be very difficult for me to leave my company at this time0.748  
leaving the organization would require me to incur significant personal expense0.7550.770.85
I could quit my job right now without spending too much money0.774  
I would experience too much upheaval in my life if I choose to leave my organization right now0.806  
Normative commitment (α = 0.81)Most workers change jobs far too frequently0.814  
Staying with one organization is crucial, in my opinion0.796  
Things are better when employees work at a single employer for the duration of their careers0.8360.670.91
Even if another job came along, I wouldn't want to quit this one0.788  
Employee engagement (α = 0.87)I put everything I have into my work0.885  
I work really hard at what I do0.864  
I take pride in the work I perform0.756  
I feel motivated at work0.7490.640.93
I'm interested in my job0.755  
I'm content with the work I do0.844  
I concentrate on my assignment at work0.791  
My job is given a lot of attention0.754  

Note(s): AVE represents average variance extracted; CR represents composite reliability. All factor loadings are significant at p < 0.05

Source(s): Table by authors

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