Elucidating cause-and-effect relationships of components affecting talent absorbing organisation

Abstract

Organisations are required to identify, recruit, and foster talented individuals in order to optimise their own capacity in achieving business outcomes and build a competitive advantage in the future. The present study aimed at elucidating cause-and-effect relationships of talent absorption components using type-2 fuzzy set extension of the decision-making and trial evaluation (DEMATEL) method in the electronics industry. Following the review of the research literature and surveys of expert opinions, 22 main components in three 'strategic', 'retention-related', and 'organisational' dimensions were identified. After developing and distributing the study questionnaire among experts, the cause-and-effect relationships of these components were explained using type-2 fuzzy set extension of the DEMATEL method. The results revealed that the 'retention-related' dimension was the effective one and the 'strategic' and 'organisational' dimensions had been affected.