Person-organisation fit and turnover intention: the mediating role of work engagement

Memon, M.A. and Salleh, R. and Nordin, S.M. and Cheah, J.-H. and Ting, H. and Chuah, F. (2018) Person-organisation fit and turnover intention: the mediating role of work engagement. Journal of Management Development, 37 (3). pp. 285-298.

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, it examines the impact of person-organisation fit (P-O fit) on work engagement (WE) and the impact of WE on turnover intention. Second, it examines the mediating role of WE between P-O fit and turnover intention. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional online survey design was used to collect data through snowball sampling procedure. In total, 422 oil and gas (O&G) professionals participated in this study. In total, 13 incomplete samples were excluded during initial screening. As a result, 409 samples were used for final data analysis. The partial least squares-structural equation modelling, using SmartPLS3.0, was performed to test the hypothesised model. Findings: The results of the study revealed strong ties between P-O fit, WE, and turnover intention. Specifically, P-O fit was found to be a strong predictor of WE and WE is negatively related to employees� turnover intention. Further, WE mediated the relationship between P-O fit and turnover intention. Practical implications: The findings of this study suggest that O&G organisations must pay greater attention to P-O fit to increase employees� level of engagement and decrease voluntary turnover rate. Overall, the findings provide pragmatic insights for human resource management practitioners and the relevant stakeholders. Originality/value: To date, little attention has been devoted to understanding the mediating role of WE between P-O fit and turnover intention. The present study addresses this gap in the literature. © 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited.

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Depositing User: Mr Ahmad Suhairi Mohamed Lazim
Date Deposited: 01 Aug 2018 01:08
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2018 01:08
URI: http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/22032

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