RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PERCEIVED INJUSTICE, WORK RELATED DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND IRRITATION AND THEIR EFFECT ON TURNOVER INTENTION AMONG EMPLOYEES IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Abstract

The current study aims to establish the relationship between perceived injustice, work related depression, anxiety, irritation and turnover intention in the fast paced manufacturing environment. A cross-sectional survey using a convenience sampling method was used to collect data from sample participants. Data were analysed from 168 questionnaire administered to employees in a company that manufactures computer parts. Data were computed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 24. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to establish the relationship between perceived injustice, work related depression, anxiety, irritation and turnover intention. The study proved that perceived injustice was positively related to work-related depression and work-related irritation, which in turn engendered the intention of employees to quit the company. It is recommended that depression, anxiety and irritation should be treated as diseases; hence, the need to train managers and supervisors on mental health care practices and efficient and effective human resource management practices in order to cater for the needs of employees in a more equitable way. Other recommendations include liaising with professionals to offer therapy and subjecting sufferers to rehabilitation.

Keywords

• Perceived injustice
• Work-related depression
• Work-related anxiety
• Work-related irritation
• Intention to leave