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The Factors that Influence the Turnover Intentions in Developing Countries

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  • Abdelrahim Ate

    (Dezhou University
    Al-Neelain University)

  • Samar Zaineldeen

    (Jiangsu University)

  • Sara M. Awaad

    (Faculty of Business Administration, Elrazi University)

Abstract

Employee turnover is one of the most studied phenomena, and numerous models have been presented from time to time to help clarify it. This study aims to find out what factors influence turnover intentions in developing countries. The partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method was used to investigate data using PLS graph software. A questionnaire was used to test the proposed model. The link to the questionnaire was sent to Sudanese telecommunication companies, and individuals in managerial roles were among those who participated in the survey. The outcomes suggest that organisational commitment and work satisfaction affect turnover intentions. Furthermore, the findings show that organisational commitment is mediating the correlation between perceived alternative job opportunities and intent to quit.

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  • Abdelrahim Ate & Samar Zaineldeen & Sara M. Awaad, 2024. "The Factors that Influence the Turnover Intentions in Developing Countries," The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, Springer;The Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), vol. 67(2), pages 407-442, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijlaec:v:67:y:2024:i:2:d:10.1007_s41027-024-00479-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s41027-024-00479-4
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    Keywords

    Turnover intention; Job satisfaction; Organisational commitment; Perceived organisational support; Perceived alternative job opportunities;
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    JEL classification:

    • J63 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Turnover; Vacancies; Layoffs
    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
    • J29 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Other

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