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Retaining Top Talent

Harnett, Sarah (2017) Retaining Top Talent. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The overall purpose of this research report is to determine what are the key enablers in the retention of top talented retail managers. The research focused on the work expectations of Generation Y employees. Literature in this area showed a lack of insights into the work motivations of Generations Y retail managers and within an Irish context.

The study adopted a quantitative approach. A questionnaire survey was issued to the total research population to gain a fuller understanding of the work motivations. The questionnaire was based on Herzberg’s motivational theory.

It was found that management failing to lead is the main contributor to influence employees’ decision to resign. This finding supported the literature argued by various authors. Within an Irish context, career advancement is the key motivator for Generation Y retail managers.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Employee Retention
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Talent Management
Divisions: School of Business > Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Depositing User: Caoimhe Ní Mhaicín
Date Deposited: 15 Nov 2017 09:47
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2017 09:47
URI: https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/2833

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