Innovative Theory and Empirical Research on Employee Turnover
Innovative Theory and Empirical Research on Employee Turnover

Author: Rodger Griffeth

Publisher: IAP

Published: 2002-03-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1607524953

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This book includes contributions from a variety of different perspectives on employee turnover. We categorize these myriad papers in terms of history, scope, theory development, and population generalization. Part I thus begins with an article by James Price, a pioneering thinker in the turnover field. Initiating the most systematic turnover research ever undertaken, Dr. Price describes his persistent quest to develop and refine a comprehensive theory of turnover. His 30-year intellectual journey offers valuable insight into theoretical and methodological challenges that continue to confront all turnover researchers.

Understanding Employee Turnover Patterns in Mexican Maquiladoras
Understanding Employee Turnover Patterns in Mexican Maquiladoras

Author: Eric J. Romero

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Thousands of manufacturing jobs have left the United States for Mexico because of lower labor costs in relatively close proximity to the United States. Despite lower labor costs, high employee turnover can be a major problem for maquiladoras, particularly for firms focusing on quality and high value services and products. We used quantitative and qualitative data to explore turnover patterns and seek an explanation for the high turnover in maquiladoras. Analysis of exit data from 2, 714 line workers over a 4-year period revealed two major yearly peaks in turnover. Additionally, results from interviews of current hourly wage personnel and management revealed several major causes of turnover. Overall, we provide an explanation for yearly patterns in turnover and other reasons for turnover that are not found in other papers about this issue. Methods are suggested to reduce turnover, and ideas for future research are discussed.