In this mental state, employees high in conscientiousness may decide to demonstrate high organizational commitment due to transactional fairness in accordance with the norms of reciprocity, as long as a perceived debt exists. Highly religious and conscientious workers may believe that quitting goes against their work-oriented beliefs (e.g., the Protestant work ethic), with any volition to carry through with quitting, a sign of poor character.
In this mental state, employees high in conscientiousness might exhibit high organizational commitment due to transactional fairness aligned with norms of reciprocity, provided a perceived debt exists. Highly religious and conscientious workers may think quitting violates their work-oriented beliefs (e.g., the Protestant work ethic), viewing any intention to quit as indicative of poor character.