The Moderating Effect of Perceived Alternative Job Opportunities on Pay Level Satisfaction, Intention to Remain and Life Satisfaction Relationship Cover Image

Ücret Düzeyinden Tatmin, İşte Kalma Niyeti ve Yaşam Tatmini İlişkisinde Algılanan Alternatif İş Fırsatlarının Düzenleyici Rolü
The Moderating Effect of Perceived Alternative Job Opportunities on Pay Level Satisfaction, Intention to Remain and Life Satisfaction Relationship

Author(s): Şeyda Nur Seçkin, Ramazan Çoban
Subject(s): Economy, Psychology, Business Economy / Management, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Pay level satisfaction; intention to remain; life satisfaction; perceived alternative job opportunities;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, it is aimed to determine the mediating effect of intention to remain and the moderating role of perceived alternative job opportunities on pay level-life satisfaction relationship. Field study is conducted on blue-collars working in bakeries. During the international and domestic literature review, it has not been come across to any research investigating these relationships and it was observed that researches on blue-collars are limited. With the assumption that study results can make contribution to relevant area, it was decided to conduct the field research. Research results indicate that there is a positive relationship between pay level and life satisfaction; and it is mediated by intention to remain. On the other hand, the moderating effect of perceived alternative job opportunities is found as statistically non-significant.

  • Issue Year: 9/2017
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 134-148
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Turkish