Employee Turnover Intention at a Historically Disadvantaged South African University

Authors

  • Patrick W. Bwowe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2020-0117

Abstract

This study was motivated by the desire to explore the nature and level of turnover intention at a historically disadvantaged university in South Africa. A sample of 40 participants namely: academics, support and technical staff from the selected institution were purposely identified to participate in the study. The study was mainly exploratory in nature and used quantitative and descriptive research techniques to assess and explain seven behavioural intention factors to leave or stay in the current organisation. In addition, the study investigated factors that are likely to influence employee turnover intention in organisations. Findings show high desirability of employees to leave their present job. It further indicates that the ease of movement is influenced by external factors like availability of job opportunities elsewhere. Lack of advancement opportunities, job insecurity, workload, job opportunities and inadequate salary and benefits are the most influencing factors of turnover intention. The study is significant in that it provides important information on employees’ intent to leave. In addition, knowledge gained from it can be used to enhance understanding of factors that predict actual turnover and could also assist in controlling employees’ avoidance behaviours.

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Published

2020-11-18

How to Cite

Employee Turnover Intention at a Historically Disadvantaged South African University. (2020). Journal of Educational and Social Research, 10(6), 162. https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2020-0117