Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Federal Government Employees

1997 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Ting
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Promotional Opportunity ◽  
Federal Government Employees ◽  
Using Data

What determines the job satisfaction of federal government employees? Using data reported in the Survey of Federal Government Employees, I propose and assess the argument that the job satisfaction of federal government employees is determined primarily by three sets of factors: job characteristics, organizational characteristics, and individual characteristics. The empirical findings show that job characteristics such as pay satisfaction, promotional opportunity, task clarity and significance, and skills utilization, as well as organizational characteristics such as organizational commitment and relationship with supervisors and co-workers have consistently significant effects on the job satisfaction of federal government employees. I also discuss the research and organizational implications of my findings.

Correlates of Organizational Commitment Among Community Correctional Officers in China

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanhe Jiang ◽  
Eric G. Lambert ◽  
Xiaohong Jin ◽  
Deping Xiang ◽  
Mengfei Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Correctional Officers ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Community Correction ◽  
Correctional Staff ◽  
Correction Officers ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Staff Commitment

There has been limited research on the correlates of organizational commitment among community correctional staff, regardless of the nation. Using data from 225 community correction officers from Hubei, China, this study examined community correctional staff commitment to their agencies and its predictors. The study found the majority of the respondents had commitment to their organizations. Organizational structure variables were more powerful than job characteristics in explaining the variance of the organizational commitment. All relationships between organizational structure variables, job characteristics, and organizational commitment were mediated by job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengaruh Karakteristik Individu, Karakteristik Organisasi dan Karakteristik Pekerjaan Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Pegawai /Guru SUPM Negeri Pariaman

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Yernawilis ◽  
A.Noesyirwan ◽  
Wirawan ◽  
Harisjon
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Analysis Technique

This study aims to determine the effect of individual characteristics, organizational characteristics and job characteristics on job satisfaction of employees / teachers of SUPM Negeri Pariaman. This type of research is a causative quantitative research. The sample used was 90 respondents. The data analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression, with the help of the SPSS version 16 program. Based on the statistical analysis used, the results are: 1) individual characteristics have no effect on job satisfaction of employees / teachers of SUPM Negeri Pariaman, 2) organizational characteristics have a significant effect on job satisfaction of SUPM Negeri Pariaman employees / teachers, and 3) job characteristics have a significant effect on job satisfaction of SUPM Negeri Pariaman teachers. The contribution value of the influence of individual characteristics, organizational characteristics and job characteristics on job satisfaction is 53.8%, while the remaining 46.2% is influenced by other variables not included in this study.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGARUH KARAKTERISTIK INDIVIDU DAN KARAKTERISTIK PEKERJAAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA SERTA DAMPAKNYA PADA KOMITMEN ORGANISASI

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Ayu Anora ◽  
Marbawi Marbawi ◽  
Mariyudi Mariyudi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Election Commission

The purpose of this study is to examine the analysis of the effect of individual characteristics and job characteristics on job satisfaction and its impact on organizational commitment. This study uses individual characteristics and job characteristics as independent variables, this study also uses job satisfaction as intervening variable and organizational commitment as a dependent variable. The study was conducted at the Office of Independent Election Commission of Lhokseumawe City. In this study used simple random sampling technique that is by giving questionnaires to the sample respondents. This sample amounted to 125 respondents. Data analysis techniques in this study using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis which is operated through WarpPLS 3.0 program. The results of this study indicate that individual characteristics and job characteristics have a significant effect on job satisfaction and increase organizational commitment. On the other hand the effect of job satisfaction on organizational commitment is significant. Job satisfaction mediates the relationship between individual characteristics and job characteristics to organizational commitment is positively significant.  Keywords: Individual Characteristics, Job Characteristics, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT, JOB SATISFACTION AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF EXPATRIATES IN SAUDI ARABIA

1996 ◽  
Vol 6 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 57-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadid N. Bhuian ◽  
Eid. S. Al‐Shammari ◽  
Omar A. Jefri
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Job Autonomy ◽  
Expatriate Employees

The authors explore the nature of commitment, job satisfaction and job characteristics, and the nature of the interrelationships among these variables concerning expatriate employees in Saudi Arabia. An examination of a sample of 504 expatriate employees reveals that these employees are, by and large, indifferent with respect to their perceptions of commitment, job satisfaction, and job characteristics. In addition, the results provide strong support for (1) the influence of job satisfaction on commitment, (2) the influence of job variety on commitment, and (3) the influence of job autonomy, identity, and feedback on job satisfaction.

Job Insecurity in a Sample of Canadian Civil Servants as a Function of Personality and Perceived Job Characteristics

2000 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Tivendell ◽  
Celine Bourbonnais
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Public Employees ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Federal Government Employees ◽  
Economic Downturns ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Significant Moderator

Economic downturns and organisational changes have stimulated studies on the importance of job security for public employees; however, there has been some disagreement as to whether job insecurity should be defined using a single-or a two-factor model, on how to measure it and which antecedents and consequences are linked to it. Questionnaires measuring job insecurity as well as personality traits and job characteristics as possible antecedent variables, and job performance and job satisfaction as possible consequences were completed by a sample of 71 federal government employees during recent important government downsizing. A multiple regression analysis indicated that job insecurity, defined as a combination of organisational or personal vulnerability, was significantly related to only two antecedent variables, i.e., Neuroticism and job characteristics. Further regression analyses indicated that job insecurity was a statistically significant moderator but only between one consequence, i.e., intention to quit, and the job characteristics variable. These results along with methodological issues and further research, are discussed.

Job satisfaction among secondary teachers in Korea

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 284-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukkyung You ◽  
Ann Y. Kim ◽  
Sun Ah Lim
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Principal Leadership ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Teacher Job Satisfaction ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
School Level ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Sense Of Efficacy ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Using Data

This study applied multilevel modeling to examine how individual characteristics, such as gender and teaching experience, and contextual characteristics, such as principal leadership and perceived colleague support, influenced Korean secondary school teachers’ sense of job satisfaction. Previous research identified teachers with high job satisfaction to have positive influences on their students, making it important to understand teacher job satisfaction not only for teachers but also for students. Using data from a nationally representative sample of 2908 teachers from 150 middle schools, the results indicated that (1) among teachers’ individual characteristics, teacher efficacy had significant effects on teacher job satisfaction, and (2) among institutional, school-level characteristics, perceptions of academic climate, support from colleagues, and supportive principal leadership had significant impacts on teacher job satisfaction. The findings of this study provide reason for individual teachers to reflect on their sense of efficacy and the influence it can have on their professional practice. The study also suggests ways to create better education policies on the basis of its empirical data.

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