ANTECEDENTS OF EMPLOYEES’ INTENTION TO LEAVE

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.