Study on career anchors of the faculty members of University of Urmia and its relationship with organizational commitment

The present study is aimed at career anchors of faculty members of University of Urmia and its relationship with organizational commitment. This is a descriptive correlation study. The sample was 86 faculty members randomly selected according to the faculty. Two questionnaires on career anchors and organizational commitment were used for data collection.. The data was analyzed making use of MANOVA and Regression. The results showed that: 1-University faculty members have all aspects of career anchor. 2There is a positive significant relationship between all aspects of career anchor satisfaction and organizational commitment components. 3-general managerial competence, Service and dedication, pure challenges and Security / stability are significant predictors of organizational commitment (identification, affiliation and exchange).