The Effect Of Career Future Perception On Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intention: A Research In A Public Organization Cover Image

Kariyer Geleceği Algısının İş Tatmini Ve İşten Ayrılma Niyetine Etkisi: Bir Kamu Kurumunda Araştırma
The Effect Of Career Future Perception On Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intention: A Research In A Public Organization

Author(s): Alev Sökmen, Belgin Aydintan
Subject(s): Economy, Psychology, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Career Planning; Job Satisfaction; Turnover Intention;

Summary/Abstract: Employees know their personal abilities, interests, knowledge, strengths and weaknesses through individual career planning and in this direction determine their career goals for the future. Also organizations are obliged to provide, organization environment (required conditions/opportunities) that can fulfill employees' career goals, for performing their mission, vision, and for their survival. Career planning is among the attractive issues for researchers, because of its importance for the future of the employees and organizations. This study aims to reveal the effect of career future perception on job satisfaction and turnover intention. This effect have been examined in the sample of 196 people working in a public organization. According to the findings of the study, career adaptability and optimism dimensions of career future perception have a significant and positive impact on job satisfaction, but no significant impact observed with perceived knowledge dimension and job satisfaction. On the other hand, career adaptability and career optimism have a significant and negative impact on turnover intention, however, no significant impact observed with perceived knowledge and turnover intention.

  • Issue Year: 8/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 251-263
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Turkish