Title: Predictors of organisational embeddedness: an investigation into perceived organisational support and organisational trust

Authors: Riann Singh

Addresses: Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, WI, Trinidad and Tobago

Abstract: Research supports the idea that organisational embeddedness is a valid indicator of turnover intentions. An assessment of the predictors of embeddedness, however, is under-explored. This study addresses the gap by proposing that perceptions of organisational support and trust predicts the three dimensions (links, fit, sacrifices) of organisational embeddedness. Organisational embeddedness, in turn, is expected to shape turnover intentions. A three-wave sample of 799 employees from the country of Trinidad was used to test the research propositions. The results of the study suggest that perceptions of organisational support and trust each predicts the development of embeddedness. The findings also suggest that embeddedness predicts turnover intent. The implications of the results are discussed. Limitations and future research directions are finally assessed.

Keywords: organisational embeddedness; turnover intentions; perceived support; perceived trust; Trinidad.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHRDM.2021.120304

International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 2021 Vol.21 No.4, pp.252 - 266

Accepted: 24 Aug 2020
Published online: 14 Jan 2022 *

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