Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of various types of personal and situational variables on career commitment. Data were obtained from 161 permanent and 141 temporary employees who have been working in IT-related companies. The total sample was divided into four groups: (1) permanent-technical expert; (2) permanent-clerical worker; (3) temporary-technical expert; (4) temporary-clerical worker. Results showed that regardless of the group, generally the situational factors such as perception of job characteristics, employment practices, organizational culture characteristics were relatively more important than the personal factors in explaining career commitment. Based on these results, the suggestions were provided in an area of career development in organizations. Also, limitations of this study and directions for future study were discussed.