ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of work environment on employee turnover intentions. The study used Nigerian breweries Plc, Sang183361992o Ota, Ogun state. The main objective was to examine the impact of work environment on employee turnover intentions. The research methodology, used is a descriptive survey method adopted to achieve the research objectives. The target population was permanent and temporary staffs working in the organisation named above. The sample size of 120 employees was selected for the study. The data was collected using a well structured questionnaire and the hypotheses of the study were tested using Pearson’s correlation. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between work environment and employee turnover intention. The research recommends that organisation should focus initially on achieving a good working environment without high stress levels and with perceptions of appreciation by management and a lack of threats at work. 

Keywords, work environment, organinizational effectiveness, turnover intentions, employee commitment, work flexibility

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.01 Background to the study 1

1.02 Statement of research problem 3

1.03 Purpose and objectives of the study 5

1.04 Research questions 5

1.05 Research Hypotheses 6

1.06 Significance of the study 6

1.07 Scope and delimitation of the study 7

1.08 Historical Background of the study 8

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.01 Concept of working environment 9

2.02 Employee turnover 14

2.03     Organisational effectiveness 23

2.04    Impact of employee turnover intention on organizational effectiveness24

2.05     Understanding employee reasons for leaving 26

2.06     Organisational commitment 26

2.07 Work flexibility 29

2.08 Impact of work flexibility on employee turnover intention 29

2.09 Theoretical Framework 30

2.10 empirical framework 35

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.01 Research design 38

3.02 Data sources and methods of collection 38

3.03 The study population 38

3.04 Sample size and sampling technique 38

3.05 Research instrument specification 39

3.06 Measurement of variables 39

3.07 Method of data presentation and analysis 39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.01 Data Presentation and Discussion 40

4.02 Respondents’ Characteristics 40

4.03 Test of Hypothesis 48

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.01 Summary of Findings 53

5.02 Conclusions 53

5.03 Recommendations 55

Bibliography 57

Appendix / Questionnaire 62