Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
School
School of Business and Law
First Supervisor
Dr Alan Coetzer
Second Supervisor
Dr Uma Jogulu
Third Supervisor
Associate Professor Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Abstract
The study tested the applicability of job embeddedness (JE) theory in Ghana. It also examined moderating effects of affectivity traits, career stage and perceptions of organisational politics (POP) on the JE–turnover intentions relationship. Analyses revealed that composite JE and its dimensions and sub-dimensions (except community fit) were negatively related to turnover intentions. Affectivity traits, POP and career stages moderated the JE–turnover intentions relationship. The study expands the predictive validity of JE to Ghana and adds to the few moderators that have been identified in previous studies. Strategies for increasing managerial employees’ embeddedness and reducing their turnover are proposed.
Recommended Citation
Twumasi Ampofo, E. (2019). Job embeddedness and turnover intentions: The moderating role of affectivity traits, career stages and perceptions of organisational politics. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/2208
Included in
Human Resources Management Commons, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Commons