THE STUDY OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED JOB ALTERNATIVES AND JOB SATISFACTION ON TURNOVER INTENTION

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Kevalin Puangyoykeaw Setthakorn

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The objectives of this research were to examine the direct and indirect relationship and a causal model of perceived job alternatives and job satisfaction on employees’ turnover intention. A total of 362 top Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company employees in Thailand were sampled. Questionnaires based on previous research were used in the study to collect the data. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with an exploratory factor analysis to confirm the path diagram through the usage of the SPSS and AMOS statistical programs. The results provided additional evidence in support of existing literature. Job satisfaction had a negative direct effect on turnover intention. Perceived job alternatives had a positive indirect effect on turnover intention through job satisfaction in the form of a partial mediator.

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