Title: Understanding the relationship of total rewards satisfaction and retention - a PLS multigroup and FIMIX analysis using the self-determination theory framework

Authors: Jeeta Sarkar

Addresses: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201309, India

Abstract: The study uses the self-determination theory framework to determine the causal linkage between total reward satisfaction (TRS) and retention through the mediating mechanism of need satisfaction variables (autonomy, relatedness and competence) on the TRS-Retention relationship. Based on a sample of 515 tech employees working in MNC and domestic IT organisations, the relationships were analysed using the variance-based path modelling (e.g., PLS-SEM), using SmartPLS 4.0 and integrating FIMIX-PLS and MGA. The results show that TRS is positively related to retention. Need satisfaction for autonomy, relatedness and competence mediate between TRS and retention. However, the findings are different from traditional SEM and FIMIX results. Since FIMIX and MGA results gave different insights about the role of TRS and need satisfaction, the study unveils theoretical and practical implications.

Keywords: total rewards; retention; need satisfaction; FIMIX; MGA.

DOI: 10.1504/IJWOE.2025.148610

International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion, 2025 Vol.16 No.3, pp.229 - 262

Received: 15 Oct 2023
Accepted: 25 Jul 2024
Published online: 15 Sep 2025 *

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