I. J. of Business & Management Research
Review Article | 
Determinants of Academic Staff Turnover Intention in case of Bonga University
Author(s) : Biniam Getnet, Amanuel Shibiru
Publisher : FOREX Publication
Published : 23 February 2020
e-ISSN : 2347-4696
Page(s) : 01-04
Abstract
In Academic Staff retention is one of the challenges facing several University in both the developed and developing countries of the world. The purpose of this study is to investigate the determinants of Academic Staff Turnover Intention in case of Bonga University. The study measured determinants and its relation with Turnover intention in the Bonga University. The sample consisted of 157 respondents’ selected based on random sampling procedure. Primary data were collected by using 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The result of the study showed that determinants; External factors have strong influence on Academic Staff Turnover Intention and weak impact with personal and Internal factors to Turnover Intention at Bonga University. The correlation results indicate that there is a positive correlation between the determinants and Turnover Intention. The results of the regression test showed that External factors have significant on Turnover intention. Thus, the determinants affect turnover intention that have not improve in order to maximizing academic programs and working conditions, working with city administration in order to facilitate better living and recreation centres, solving house problem staff and facilitating good education for children. The prevalence of academic staff intending to leave was found to be moderate and as a result, Before the intention is going to high rate take action in order to fill gaps of external factors the result presented and there should be staff retention mechanisms in place to improve the work environment and remuneration methods to retain senior and skilled academicians. Generally, based on the above findings the researchers were forward the possible recommendation and future research direction.
Keywords: Turnover Intention , Personal factors , , Internal factors , External factors , Academic Staff.
Biniam Getnet, MBA Scholar, Department of Management, Bonga University, Email: biniamgetnet1@gmail.com
Amanuel Shibiru, MBA Scholar, Department of Management, Bonga University, Email:yogesaman@gmail.com
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Biniam Getnet and Amanuel Shibiru (2020), Determinants of Academic Staff Turnover Intention in case of Bonga University. IJBMR 8(1), 1-4. DOI: 10.37391/IJBMR.080101.