The purpose of this literature review is to examine the construct of job embeddedness. Job embeddedness is a construct first developed by Mitchell et al (2001) to better explain employee turnover. Job embeddedness is described as the forces that keep an individual in their job. Over the years this construct has been researched and used to explain other beneficial employee behaviors (e.g. organizational citizenship behaviors). This review will bring to light the historical and theoretical background of job embeddedness will be discussed. Along with this, this review will define job embeddedness and conceptually differentiate it from similar constructs. Next, common antecedents of job embeddedness will be described. Fourth, this review will discuss the many different effects of job embeddedness has on organizations and work behavior. After that, there will be a further conceptual discussion about job embeddedness as both a mediating and moderating variable. Finally, a section on future directions for job embeddedness research will be presented.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Historical and Theoretical Background
- Defining Job Embeddedness
- Antecedents of Job Embeddedness
- The Impact of Job Embeddedness on Organizations
- Job Embeddedness: A Mediator and Moderator
- Conclusion and Future Directions
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the construct of job embeddedness, originally developed by Mitchell et al. (2001) to explain employee turnover. The review will explore the historical and theoretical background of the concept, define job embeddedness and distinguish it from similar constructs, identify common antecedents of job embeddedness, and discuss its impact on organizations and work behavior. It will further examine job embeddedness as a mediating and moderating variable and propose future directions for research.
- Historical and theoretical foundations of job embeddedness
- Definition and conceptualization of job embeddedness
- Antecedents and factors influencing job embeddedness
- The impact of job embeddedness on organizational outcomes
- Job embeddedness as a mediator and moderator in organizational processes
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: This section provides an overview of the literature review, highlighting the purpose, scope, and key findings. It emphasizes the focus on job embeddedness as a construct explaining employee turnover and its implications for positive work behaviors.
- Introduction: The introduction sets the context for the review by discussing the significance of understanding employee retention. It highlights the shift in research focus from employee turnover to employee retention and introduces the concept of job embeddedness as a critical factor in employee retention.
- Historical and Theoretical Background: This chapter delves into the theoretical underpinnings of job embeddedness, exploring its connections to Kurt Lewin's Field theory, the unfolding model of turnover, and Conservation of Resources theory. It discusses the relevance of these theories in understanding the forces that keep employees in their jobs and the dynamics of resource caravans.
- Defining Job Embeddedness: This chapter provides a clear definition of job embeddedness, distinguishing it from other related constructs. It elaborates on the two subtypes of job embeddedness: on-the-job embeddedness and off-the-job embeddedness, and the three forces that contribute to each: links, fit, and sacrifice.
- Antecedents of Job Embeddedness: This chapter examines the factors that influence job embeddedness, exploring the individual, organizational, and contextual variables that contribute to an employee's sense of being embedded in their role and organization.
- The Impact of Job Embeddedness on Organizations: This chapter explores the various ways job embeddedness influences organizational outcomes, such as employee retention, performance, organizational citizenship behaviors, and adaptive behaviors. It examines the positive effects of job embeddedness on organizational effectiveness and productivity.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts central to this literature review include job embeddedness, employee turnover, employee retention, organizational citizenship behaviors, organizational performance, adaptive performance, antecedents of job embeddedness, links, fit, sacrifice, on-the-job embeddedness, off-the-job embeddedness, Conservation of Resources theory, unfolding model of turnover, Field theory, mediating variables, moderating variables, and future directions for research.
- Quote paper
- Eli Dickinson (Author), 2020, Job Embeddedness. A Literature Review, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1194037
