This doctoral dissertation investigates the complex relationship between employee demographics and turnover intention in Oklahoma's Accommodations and Food Service Industry. Utilizing Vroom's Expectancy Theory as a theoretical framework, Dr. Woody Gebhart conducts a rigorous quantitative correlation study, exploring how demographic variables-such as age, gender, tenure, and education level-influence employee intentions to leave their roles.
Drawing on data from 201 participants and backed by extensive literature review and statistical analysis, this research offers actionable insights into workforce behavior that can help managers, HR professionals, and policy makers design better recruitment, retention, and motivational strategies.
The findings are especially relevant to hospitality leaders aiming to combat high turnover and improve employee engagement in a post-pandemic labor market. This work also contributes to academic understanding of turnover theory and adds location-specific knowledge to the growing field of applied organizational psychology and human capital management.
