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Turnover turned over: an expanded and positive perspective.

D R Dalton, W D Todor

    Academy of Management Review. Academy of Management
    |March 13, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores the often-overlooked positive aspects of employee turnover, examining its benefits from multiple academic viewpoints. Understanding these advantages can help organizations better manage workforce changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Organizational Behavior
    • Sociology
    • Economics
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Employee turnover is widely recognized for its negative organizational consequences.
    • Existing research predominantly focuses on the detrimental effects of staff attrition.
    • A comprehensive understanding of turnover necessitates exploring its multifaceted nature.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine employee turnover from a unique, positive perspective.
    • To integrate economic, sociological, and psychological viewpoints on turnover.
    • To identify and highlight often-ignored benefits associated with employee turnover.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review integrating diverse academic disciplines.
    • Analysis of turnover through organizational, economic, sociological, and psychological lenses.
    • Identification of positive outcomes and benefits of workforce mobility.

    Main Results:

    • Turnover presents potential economic advantages, such as reduced labor costs and increased innovation.
    • Sociological perspectives reveal benefits like enhanced organizational networks and knowledge diffusion.
    • Psychological/social psychological viewpoints indicate opportunities for employee growth and improved job satisfaction.

    Conclusions:

    • Employee turnover, often viewed negatively, offers significant, underappreciated benefits.
    • Adopting a multidisciplinary approach provides a more balanced understanding of turnover.
    • Organizations can leverage positive turnover aspects for strategic advantage and improved performance.

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