Role of learning agility and learning culture on turnover intention: an empirical study

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of learning culture (LC) and learning agility (LA) on employee’s turnover intention (TI) in connection to information technology (IT) industries in India. Design/methodology/approach This research study analysed 258 samples of entry-level and middle-level executives working in IT software companies constituted in Southern India. Data was collected both electronically and in hard-copy. The research model was tested by structural equation modeling technique with the aid of AMOS software. Findings The findings illustrate the indirect effect of LC on TI while a direct effect on LA and also a positive and significant effect of LA on TI. Research limitations/implications The first limitation is that this study does not cover top-level executives, therefore, it has limited implications and the second is that the respondents filled the questionnaire voluntarily by their beliefs. Originality/value This study contributes towards the development of LC, which will help in building LA in employees thereby reduce the employee’s TI.