Abstract:
Intention to leave among machine operators in the apparel industry
in Sri Lanka is a dynamic phenomenon that is being vicariously
explored presently. However, an excessive degree of inconsistencies
among the findings of previous studies calls for researchers to
explore more concrete theory to explain the phenomenon of
employee intention to leave. Thus, the purpose of this study is to
identify the antecedents of employee intention to leave among
machine operators in the Apparel industry in Sri Lanka. In the light f the extant literature, five independent variables namely
promotional opportunity, supervision, welfare facilities, pay
management and work-life balance were identified so as to assess
the impact made upon on intention to leave. The sample was
derived from 152 machine operators form a leading Apparel firm
operating in Sri Lanka. Self-administered questionnaires were used
to collect the data. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the
hypotheses. Findings reveal that promotional opportunity,
supervision, and welfare facilities significantly explain the machine
operator’s intention to leave. Findings would be beneficial to the
management of the apparel industry to design appropriate strategic
interventions to effectively manage the critical issue of intent to
leave among machine operators.
