A Dynamic Model of the Effects of Feedback-Seeking Behavior and Organizational Commitment on Newcomer Turnover

• DOI: 10.1177/0149206319850621
• Publication Date: 2019-05-24T18:09:05Z
• Authors: Christian Vandenb...; Guylaine Landry; Kathleen Bentein; Frederik Anseel; Karim Mignonac; Patrice Roussel
• Keywords: Turnover; Turnover Intention; Supervisor; Acculturation

Theory and conventional wisdom suggest that progressive reduction of feedback-seeking behavior (FSB) during entry is indicative work adjustment. We argue a downside this process newcomers’ social integration acculturation may be weakened. This suggests declining levels FSB result in decreased organizational commitment across time ultimately greater turnover likelihood. These predictions were examined two longitudinal studies (Study 1, N = 158; Study 2, 170) among newcomers. In both studies, by supervisor inquiry was found to decline time, the decrease preceded steeper affective commitment. also resulted FSB. 2 further mediate relationship between increased intention. Finally, intention mediated following year. Bridging research on commitment, these findings shed new light influence dynamics newcomer turnover.