The purpose of this study was examining structural relationships between organizational embeddedness and turnover intentions in the hotel industry. Based on literature review, three sub-dimensions of organizational embeddedness were derived: fits, lin...
The purpose of this study was examining structural relationships between organizational embeddedness and turnover intentions in the hotel industry. Based on literature review, three sub-dimensions of organizational embeddedness were derived: fits, links, and sacrifice. The existing theoretical background proposes four mediating concepts between organizational embeddedness and turnover intention: work engagement, empowerment, self-efficacy, and organizational citizenship behavior. Based on the theoretical causal relationships between the constructs proposed, a conceptual model was proposed. The model was tested using the data collected from 179 hotel employees. Data analysis indicates that three dimensions of organizational embeddedness (fits, links, and sacrifice) helps to enhance employees` work engagement, thus employees can have enthusiasm and lots of energy in the work place. Especially, work-related benefits and monetary compensations play key role in inducing work engagement. Then, work engagement stimulates empowerment, self-efficacy, thus minimizing turnover intention. Based on data analysis, theoretical/managerial implications were discussed.