Perceived relationship between job-related factors and voluntary employee turnover at Maseno University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the perceived relationship between job-related
factors and voluntary employee turnover at Maseno University as explained by Herzberg
and hygiene factors. A stratified random sample of 160 members both academic and nonacademic
staff was selected as a statistical sample. Employing a cross-sectional
descriptive survey method and data were collected through a questionnaire. Both the
academic and non-academic members were generally not satisfied with their jobs.
However male members were less satisfied than female members. The factor level of
responsibility was the least motivating aspect for employee turnover since it had the
lowest mean which means the link between the two factors is the lowest among the other
variables. The highest motivating aspect for employee turnover was opportunities for
career advancement since it had the highest mean as opposed to all the other variables.
The job related factor sure substantially related to employee turnover. The study
recommends that managers should establish a two way communication with their staff
among other recommendations made in the study