THE IMPACT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTENTIONS

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of work environment on employee turnover intentions. The study used Nigerian breweries Plc, Sang183361992o Ota, Ogun state. The main objective was to examine the impact of work environment on employee turnover intentions. The research methodology, used is a descriptive survey method adopted to achieve the research objectives. The target population was permanent and temporary staffs working in the organisation named above. The sample size of 120 employees was selected for the study. The data was collected using a well structured questionnaire and the hypotheses of the study were tested using Pearson’s correlation. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between work environment and employee turnover intention. The research recommends that organisation should focus initially on achieving a good working environment without high stress levels and with perceptions of appreciation by management and a lack of threats at work. 

Keywords, work environment, organinizational effectiveness, turnover intentions, employee commitment, work flexibility

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.01Background to the study1

1.02Statement of research problem3

1.03Purpose and objectives of the study5

1.04Research questions5

1.05Research Hypotheses6

1.06Significance of the study6

1.07Scope and delimitation of the study7

1.08Historical Background of the study8

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.01 Concept of working environment 9

2.02Employee turnover14

2.03     Organisational effectiveness23

2.04    Impact of employee turnover intention on organizational effectiveness24

2.05     Understanding employee reasons for leaving26

2.06     Organisational commitment 26

2.07Work flexibility29

2.08Impact of work flexibility on employee turnover intention29

2.09Theoretical Framework30

2.10empirical framework35

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.01Research design38

3.02Data sources and methods of collection38

3.03The study population 38

3.04Sample size and sampling technique38

3.05Research instrument specification39

3.06Measurement of variables39

3.07Method of data presentation and analysis39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.01Data Presentation and Discussion40

4.02Respondents’ Characteristics40

4.03Test of Hypothesis48

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.01Summary of Findings53

5.02Conclusions53

5.03Recommendations55

Bibliography57

Appendix / Questionnaire62