Feeling the fit and self-determination? A PLS-SEM approach for self-initiated expatriates' self-determination, person-environment fit and turnover intention. (23rd January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chou, Shih Yung; Chang, Tree; Han, Bo
• Is Part Of: European journal of international management. Volume 19:Number 3(2023)
• Page Start: 467
• Page End: 489
• Publication Date: 2023-01-23
• Subjects: person-environment fit -- self-determination theory -- turnover intention -- self-initiated expatriates; Management -- Periodicals; Organizational behavior -- Periodicals; International business enterprises -- Management -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Periodicals; 658.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-6757

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of self-initiated expatriates' perceived person-environment (P-E) fit on their psychological need fulfilment as well as the impact of self-initiated expatriates' perceived psychological need fulfilment on their turnover intentions through the lens of self-determination theory. Utilising an online cross-sectional survey approach, this study tests the proposed hypotheses via the PLS-SEM approach with a sample of 40 self-initiated expatriates in Taiwan. Results illustrate that self-initiated expatriates' person-vocation fit significantly affects their autonomy need fulfilment. Moreover, self-initiated expatriates' person-organisation fit influences their autonomy need fulfilment. Furthermore, self-initiated expatriates' relatedness need fulfilment is predictive of their turnover intention. Limitations and implications are discussed.