Factors related to intention to stay among gen Y in Malaysian manufacturing companies

This study examines the direct relationship between human resource practices such as training and development, compensation and benefits, career development and performance appraisal, perceived organizational support, leadership style such as transformational, transactional and laissez-faire and int...

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Main Author:	Syahrulniza, Anak Lembang
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Language:	eng eng
Published:	2015
Subjects:	HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment
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description	This study examines the direct relationship between human resource practices such as training and development, compensation and benefits, career development and performance appraisal, perceived organizational support, leadership style such as transformational, transactional and laissez-faire and intention to stay. A total of 400 questionnaires were disributed to participants who had agreed to participate in this study. However, only 200 questionnaire were returned and usable for further analyses. Hypotheses for direct effect were tested using multiple regression analyses. Results showed that only training and development, compensation and benefits, and transformational leadership style were significantly positively associated with intention to stay. Implications of the findings, potential limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.
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title	Factors related to intention to stay among gen Y in Malaysian manufacturing companies
title_short	Factors related to intention to stay among gen Y in Malaysian manufacturing companies
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Results showed that only training and development, compensation and benefits, and transformational leadership style were significantly positively associated with intention to stay. Implications of the findings, potential limitations, and directions for future research are discussed. 2015 Thesis https://etd.uum.edu.my/4624/ https://etd.uum.edu.my/4624/1/s813379.pdf text eng public https://etd.uum.edu.my/4624/7/s813379_abstract.pdf text eng public masters masters Universiti Utara Malaysia Ajzen, I., & Fishbein, M. (1980). Understanding attitudes and predicting social behavior. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Allen, D. G., Shore, L. M., & Griffeth, R. W. (2003). The role of perceived organizational support and supportive human resource practices in the turnover process. Journal of management 29(1), 99-103. Amutha D. (2011). Socio-economic impact through self-help groups. Journal of economics and sustainable development, 2(6), 89-94. Antonakis, J., Avolio, B. 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