Investigating the effects of off-the-job embeddedness on turnover intentions: does affective commitment play a role?

Author:

Obeng Anthony Frank,Azinga Samuel Awuni,Bentil John,Ellis Florence Y.A.,Coffie Rosemary Boateng

Abstract

Purpose While much attention has been given to work-related factors influencing turnover intention through affective commitment, little focus has been directed to non-work factors affecting the service industry. Hence, this study aims to investigate the impact of links, fit and sacrifice, representing off-the-job embeddedness in the community, on turnover intention in the hospitality industry of Ghana: Sub-Sahara Africa using the theory of conservation of resources (COR) and social exchange. The model has been extended to include affective commitment as the mediating mechanism. Design/methodology/approach A multi-wave technique was used to collect data through a questionnaire from 341 full-time frontline hospitality employees in Ghana. The responses were analysed using AMOS software structural equation modelling. Findings The findings show that links, fit and sacrifice significantly influence employees’ turnover intentions. Moreover, it has been observed that affective commitment decreased the negative relationship and partly mediated the main relationship between the dimensions of off-the-job embeddedness and turnover intention. Research limitations/implications The study’s results and academic, practical implications and limitations are discussed for future research. Originality/value This study emphasises the theory of COR to demystify community factors employees deem as valued resources, which lighten up their commitment to their organisation and decrease their intent to leave.

Publisher

Emerald

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