Describe the specific practices organizations can engage in to foster each of the three forms of commitment. Give an example of each.

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Student answers and examples will vary but should demonstrate understanding of practices that can foster the three forms of commitment. The following is a sample answer.

Organizations can foster affective commitment by increasing the bonds that link employees together. Ben & Jerry's holds monthly "joy events" during which all production stops for a few hours to be replaced by Cajun-themed parties, table tennis contests, and employee appreciation celebrations. From a continuance commitment perspective, the priority should be to create a salary and benefits package that creates a financial need to stay. Companies that are well known for their commitment to promotion-from-within policies, like A.G. Edwards and the Principal Financial Group, also enjoy especially low voluntary turnover rates. From a normative commitment perspective, the employer can provide various training and development opportunities for employees, which means investing in them to create the sense that they owe further service to the organization. IBM's "workforce management initiative" keeps a database of 33,000 résumés to develop a snapshot of employee skills.

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