When the type of move matters: employee outcomes under various relocation situations

The type of job change associated with relocation and the type of relocation decision were examined as predictors of post-move attitudes and intentions. Employees who relocated for a lateral or downward job change reported lower perceived organizational support and higher turnover intentions than those who relocated for a promotion. Further, those taking downward moves or moving involuntarily had lower perceptions of support and higher intentions to quit than lateral relocators and voluntary relocators, respectively.