Woo, Sang Eun and Allen, David G. (2014) Toward an inductive theory of stayers and seekers in the organization. Journal of Business and Psychology, Volume 29 (Number 4). pp. 683-703. doi:10.1007/s10869-013-9303-z

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Abstract

This study takes a person-centered approach to enhance our understanding of job search and intentions to leave among currently employed individuals. Four categories of seekers and stayers in the organization were identified based on their unique patterns of turnover intentions, behaviors, and reasons: Embedded Stayers, Detached Stayers, Dissatisfied Seekers, and Script-Driven Seekers. We theorize that these prototypes are conceptually differentiated by two dimensions—the direction of action and the concreteness of plans. We also found meaningful associations between the probability of cluster membership and a variety of individual difference variables such as job satisfaction, motivational forces, and personality dispositions. Findings from the present study provide some useful insights for theory building and future empirical studies on individual differences in whether and why people intend to leave or stay in their jobs.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Business and Psychology
Publisher:	Springer New York LLC
ISSN:	0889-3268
Official Date:	December 2014
Dates:	Date Event December 2014 Published 25 April 2013 Available
Volume:	Volume 29
Number:	Number 4
Page Range:	pp. 683-703
DOI:	10.1007/s10869-013-9303-z
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published

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