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Influence of Working Condition on Employee Career Change Intention: A Case of Moi University, Kenya

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  • Tuwei J. Gloria
  • Matelong K. Nebert
  • Tubey J. Ruth

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The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of working condition on employee career change intention in Moi University, Kenya. The research design was a survey. Individual elements were selected using stratified systematic random sampling techniques and the sample size determination was based on Nassiuma method. The sample size of this study was 152 respondents. The unit of analysis in this study included non-teaching employees. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The measurement levels determined that type of analysis in this study. The specific analysis methods in this study included frequencies, percentages, spearman correlation, phi and ordinal regression. Correlation analysis indicated that; working condition had a relationship career change. Equally regression analysis indicated that working condition had a significant effect on career change. The study concludes that working condition had a higher impact on employee career change in intention. Arising from the conclusion of this study, it is recommended that; the institution ensure that the employees work in a clean and conducive environment to better satisfy them, encourage team work through implementing recognition programs and outline clear roles to better satisfy employee and reduce career change decisions.

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  • Tuwei J. Gloria & Matelong K. Nebert & Tubey J. Ruth, 2015. "Influence of Working Condition on Employee Career Change Intention: A Case of Moi University, Kenya," International Journal of Management Sciences, Research Academy of Social Sciences, vol. 5(3), pages 222-236.
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