The Influence of Position Hierarchy and Promotion on Professionalism with Affective Commitment as a Mediation Variable

Cahyo Sunarko; Wiyarni Wiyarni

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2025.12.3.10

Abstract

Employee professionalism is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of the organization, especially in hierarchical structures where promotion plays an important role. This study aims to examine the influence of position hierarchy and promotion on employee professionalism, with affective commitment as a mediating variable. The background of this research departs from the need to understand how organizational structure and promotion policies can shape professional behavior through employees' emotional attachment to the organization. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method of 103 employees in a government agency. Data analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of SmartPLS software. The results showed that the hierarchy of positions had a positive and significant effect on professionalism, indicating that higher job positions encourage stronger professional behavior. Promotion has also been shown to have a significant effect on professionalism, reflecting the motivational effect of career mobility in a higher direction. Additionally, affective commitment has been shown to mediate such relationships significantly, which means employees who have a high emotional attachment to the organization tend to exhibit a stronger professional attitude. By implication, organizations need to create a fair promotion system as well as build emotional attachment to encourage professionalism and long-term performance.

Keywords

Professionalism; Hierarchy of Positions; Promotion of Positions; Affective Commitment

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Cites this article as

C. Sunarko, W. Wiyarni, "The Influence of Position Hierarchy and Promotion on Professionalism with Affective Commitment as a Mediation Variable ", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-12, Issue-3, Page No-77-84, 2025. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2025.12.3.10