Analyzing the Role of Employees' Socio-Economic Status as a Predictor of their Long-Term Commitment in a Public Sector Oil Refinery: A Case of IOCL, Digboi.

The commitment of employees in an organization is very important especially in public sector organization. Despite various studies on the determinants of employees’ commitment, little studies have examined the influence of socio-economic factors on employees’ commitment. This study attempts to study the socio economic conditions of the employees in a rigid public sector like Indian Oil Corporation ltd. This study further investigates the relationship between the socio –economic conditions and levels of employees’ commitment in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Digboi Refinery. Employee commitment is shaped by socio-economic factors, such as economic conditions, human resource practices, and social values, which influence an employee’s emotional attachment, perceived cost of leaving, and sense of obligation to their organization. These factors determine the level of commitment, which in turn affects performance, productivity, and turnover rates.