Factors Determining Job Satisfaction of Employees

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1. Sameia Farhat

2. Sadia Zia

3. Sonia G.M

4. Fatima Mazhar

5. Saima Kausar


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Job satisfaction is

how content an

individual is with

his or her job.OR

Job satisfaction is

ones attitude

towards his job

(positive or

negative).


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Satisfaction in work and the work

environment is the basic constituent of

employee job.

Employee attitudes and values influencetheir behavior.

Positive outlook and backup from HR

helps modify behavior resulting in higher

performance levels.


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Job Satisfaction can be

measured by:

Global approach

It measures the overall

satisfaction of the job.

Facet approach

In this approach, satisfactionis measured on each aspect

of the job.


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According to Abrahan A. Korman, there are two

types of factors which determine the job

satisfaction of an employee. These are:

1) Organisational Factors2) Personal Factors


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1. Occupational Level

2. Job Content

3. Considerate Leadership

4. Pay and Promotional Opportunities5. Working Conditions

6. Respect from Co-Workers

7. Relationship with Supervisors8. Opportunity for Advancement

9. Workload and Stress Level

10. Financial Rewards


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The higher the level of the job, the greater is

the satisfaction of the individual. This is

because higher level jobs carry greater

prestige and self control.


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Greater the variation in job content and the

less repetitiveness with which the tasks must

be performed, the greater is the satisfaction

of the individual involved.


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People like to be treated

with consideration.

Hence considerate

leadership results in

higher job satisfaction

than inconsiderate

leadership.


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All other things being equal these two

variables are positively related to job

satisfaction. i.e., if pay and promotional

opportunities are increased itll result in anincrease in job satisfaction


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Working for eight hours or more can

be really tolerable if you have agreat and entertaining crew

working along with you. Further, if

you receive the right working

conditions, such as lighting, space,and other such factors, it will only

increase your level of job

satisfaction.

In short, you will want to go to workif your organization provides you

with a good workplace

communication and encouraging

environment.


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Employees seek to be treated

with respect by those they workwith. A hostile work environment-- with rude or unpleasant co-workers -- is one that usually haslower job satisfaction.

Managers need to step in andmediate conflicts before theyescalate into more seriousproblems requiring disciplinaryaction.

Employees may need to bereminded what behaviours areconsidered inappropriate wheninteracting with co-workers.


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Effective managers know thattheir employees need recognition

and praise for their efforts and

accomplishments.

Employees also need to know,their supervisor's door is always

open for them to discuss any

concerns they have that are

affecting their ability to do theirjobs effectively and impeding

their satisfaction at the office.


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Employees are more satisfied with their current

job if they see a path available to move up the

ranks in the company and be given more

responsibility and along with it highercompensation.

Many companies encourage employees to

acquire more advanced skills that will lead tothe chance of promotion.


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Dealing with a workload that is far

too heavy and deadlines that are

impossible to reach can cause job

satisfaction to erode for even the

most dedicated employee.

Falling short of deadlines results

in conflict between employees and

supervisors and raises the stresslevel of the workplace.


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Job satisfaction is impacted by anemployee's views about the

fairness of the company wage scale

as well as the current

compensation she may bereceiving.

Opportunities to earn special

incentives, such as bonuses, extra

paid time off or vacations, also

bring excitement and higher job

satisfaction to the workplace.


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1. Personality Job Fit

2. Work itself

3. Educational Level

4. Role Perceptions5. Gender

6. Career development


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Individuals should be assigned the job that

suits their interest.

Recently it has been seen that MBA graduates

are satisfied with their job if they get thejob related to the specialization they have

chosen during the MBA degree.


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One of the key findings from research is the

open expression of fulfilment in workplace

to gain fulfilment in their work is a powerful

motivator

To be fulfilled, people need to value their

day-to-day work activities. People need to

have a sense of accomplishment or pleasure

from the work itself.


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With occupational level there is a

negative relationship between the

educational level and job

satisfaction.

The higher the education, the higher

the reference group which the

individual looks to for guidance to

evaluate his job rewards Well-educated individuals know the

scope expectations and dept of their

jobs


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Different individuals hold different

perceptions about their role.

Job satisfaction is determined by this factor

also. The more accurate the role perceptionof an individual, the greater his satisfaction.


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One might predict gender to be the

case, generally low occupational

aspiration of women.

Women are less satisfied with their

jobs in workplaces where family

friendly work environment are not

available.


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The Employee is more satisfied with the job:

Experience within a specific field of interest

Success at each stage of development

Educational attainment with eachincremental stage.


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Achievement

---Personal Achievement

---Social Achievement

Introduce of rewards Need For Influence

Advancement

Recognition


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Desires for

personal career development

improvement in one's own life standards

better education & prospects for children improving one's own work performance.


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A drive for some kind of collective success is

relation to some standards of excellence.

It is indexed in terms of desires to Increase overall productivity

Increased national prosperity

Better life community

Safety for everyone


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Job satisfaction is closely affected by the

amount of rewards that an individual derives

from his job,

The level of performance is closely affectedby the basis for attainment of rewards.

positive relationship between performance

and reward


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A desire to influence other people &

surroundings environment.

In the works situation, it means to havepower status & being important in

participation in decision making.


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Employees are satisfied with their current

job if they see a path available to move up

the ranks in the company and be given more

responsibility

Many companies encourage employees to

acquire more advanced skills that will lead to

the chance of promotion.

Companies often pay the cost of tuition foremployees training courses


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Another major factor determining job

satisfaction is that recognizes the efforts and

work of employees.

Appreciating ones work or providing betteropportunities will motivate and encourage

him to contribute more to the firm ,he knows

his efforts will be respected or identified.


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HR must ensure pursuance of right

assignment about the satisfaction of the

employee at the recruitment and selection

stage itself.

HR should consider value systems as key

credentials along with abilities and

experience to be compatible with that of the

organization.


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Give Employees More Control

Ease Commuting Stress

Stop Wasting Time Encourage Social Connections

Promote Good Health

Create an Atmosphere of Growth Break Up Routines


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Employers should look for ways to give

employees more control over their

schedules, environment, and/or work

habits. Employees have demanding schedules

outside of work, and many workers

appreciate a boss who considers work-life

balance.

Employers should also encourage

employees to customize their workstations.


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Bad commutes are a major source of

unhappiness. People feel frustrated,

powerless, and stressed.

Employers should consider ways to decreasecommuting stress.

Another possibility is to offer telecommuting

options. This eliminates the necessity of

commuting and allows employees to workwhere they are most comfortable.


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Tight deadlines are another major

sources of stress for many

employees. Employers can ease this

stress by freeing up more time.

Whenever possible, substitute

conference calls for meetings.

To reduce unnecessary chitchat,

make calls before lunchtime or atthe end of the day.


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Employers should find ways to encourage

social relations.

Arrange workstations so employees can see

each other and talk. Employers can alsoencourage office celebrations for holidays

and birthdays

Community service is a great way to build a

positive reputation, and it is a happinessbooster for employees.


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Poor health is not only damaging to

employees, it is detrimental to businesses.

Corporations pay a heavy cost for stress-

related illnesses.

The first step is to educate employees on

health topics. Provide reading materials or

offer seminars. To help employees make positive lifestyle

changes.


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Jobs are more than a source of income. Jobs

are a venue for employees to grow and learn.

Employers can create an atmosphere of

growth by providing training, acknowledgingbenchmarks, and celebrating

accomplishments.

Employers should also encourage employees

to take risks and learn new skills


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Employers should look for

small ways to surprise

employees. For instance,

you can occasionally bringin a special treat such as

coffee or baked goods.


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In an attempt to fix job

dissatisfaction, employers have tried

to improve recruitment and

selection, develop new hire

orientations and training, establish

realistic career opportunities,

create incentives and rewards to

recognize performance and

contributions, offer flexible work

arrangements, enhance the content

of jobs, encourage leadership

involvement of employees, and so

on.


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Work performance

Absenteeism

Commitment


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Though job satisfaction leads to efficiency,

recent findings indicate that other factors

are responsible for work performance.

Today, technological and market forces

play a major role in organizational

efficiency.


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One can find a consistent negativerelationship between satisfaction andabsenteeism . While it certainly makes sensethat dissatisfied Sales Persons are more likely

to miss work.

An interesting finding is that absenteeismfollowed by negative feedback like, loss of

pay might lead to dissatisfaction and in turna high rate of absenteeism.


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Organizations today have expressed a lack

of loyalty and commitment from

employees and hence are unable to retain

qualified professionals.


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Fulfilment Satisfaction occur whenemployees have:

Satisfaction with the job:

To be fulfilled, people need to value theirday-to-day work activities.

People need to have a sense of

accomplishment or pleasure from the work

itself.


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Satisfaction with relationships:

People also need to value the relationships

they have on the job to be fulfilled. People

want to like working with their co-workers.

Satisfaction with leadership:

If people do not think that they are being

managed or led effectively, it is hard to havefulfilment in the work.


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Employers' emphasis should be on matching

employees with meaningful work. The employer should tell employees early

and often that it is the employee'sresponsibility to recognize and pursue their

own career contentment.


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An employer cannot make employees

happy; employees have to do this

themselves.

Employees who learn to take charge oftheir own happiness at work will be highly

motivated.


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Managers must concentrate on employing theright people for the organization in order to

maximize on the possibility that employees will

be satisfied.

Satisfied employees will stay with the company

for a relatively long period. Thus, they must

concentrate on removing dissatisfies from the

workplace to enable employees to get on withtheir own satisfaction in an environment.


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