scholarly journals Employee Turnover and Job Satisfaction: A synthesis of Factors influencing employee turnover in Institutions of Higher Learning in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alhassan Abdul Mumin ◽  
Adams Sulemana Achanso ◽  
Musah Ibrahim Mordzeh-Ekpampo ◽  
BismarkYeboah Boasu ◽  
David Dei
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Employee Turnover ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The University

Abstract Turnover among teaching staff in our universities are mostly due to dissatisfaction with their jobs. Employee job satisfaction is of utmost importance to stimulating and sustaining the interest of the individual in order to prevent employee turnover. There are many factors influencing employee job satisfaction and preventing employee turnover. Factors such as salary, working conditions, cordial relationship with colleagues at work, opportunities for job progression among several other factors. The objective of this paper was to explore the extent to which these factors, affect employee job satisfaction and prevent turnover among lecturers in the University for Development Studies using the cross-sectional design and quantitative approach of data collection. Survey questionnaires were employed as data collection instruments to elicit information from 287 lecturers recruited from the University for Development Studies within the Tamale Metropolis. Multiple regression was used to establish the effect factors influencing job satisfaction had on employee turnover. Major findings from the study alluded to the fact that salary, working conditions, working environments, carrier advancement, relationship with co-workers have significant correlation with job satisfaction and employee turnover of lecturers in this institution. On account of these findings, this paper suggests yearly salary adjustments, creates a conducive working environment for lecturers, improve upon infrastructural facilities and facilitates carrier advancement issues for lecturers so as to prevent them from exiting the institution.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE ROLE OF INTERPERSONAL AND INFORMATIONAL JUSTICE IN THE PURVIEW OF TEACHING FACULTY’S JOB SATISFACTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1632-1641
Author(s):  
Abdullah ◽  
Niaz Muhammad ◽  
Arshad Khan Bangash ◽  
Nizar Ahmad ◽  
Ihsan Ullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Informational Justice ◽  
The University

Purpose of the study: This study was designed to assess the role of interpersonal and Informational Justice in the purview of teaching faculty’s job satisfaction.  Methodology: A cross-sectional and quantitative research method was carried out in three randomly selected universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan i.e. Bacha Khan University, University of Malakand, and the University of Swat. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection from 217 sampled respondents (employees) for primary data collection. Further, the researchers analyzed the data through descriptive and inferential statistics, i.e. frequency, percentage, correlation, and indexation of the study variables, namely dependent (job satisfaction) and independent (Interpersonal and Informational Justice), respectively. Principal Findings: Regarding the demographic sketch of the sampled respondents, the study found that the majority of the respondents were male, having the age group from 31-40 years with the collaboration of 5-10 year experiences of teaching at the university level. Further, as per the correlation test statistics at bivariate analysis between the Interpersonal and Informational Justice with job satisfaction was found significant with strong correlation (P≤0.05; 0.860) respectively. Applications of this study: The government and administration should take positive steps to provide a good working environment to establish their trust by expanding cooperation towards employees, exploration of benefits, strengthening relationships with each other, and encouragement of open communication that can stimulate and encourage an exchange of view between faculty and administration was put forward some of the recommendations in light of the study findings.  Novelty/Originality of this study: This research comes under the domain of Sociology of organization and sociology of work through the perceptional-based endeavor.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION TOWARD KNOWLEDGE OF THE ELDERLY IN MANAGEMENT RISK OF URINARY INCONTINENCE

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Reni Devita
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Good Working ◽  
Important Means

One important means on the Management of human resources in a organization is the creation of job satisfaction of employees. Job satisfaction is an individual attitude, the greater aspects of the work in accordance with the wishes and goals, the higher the perceived level. Based on the above, the authors are interested in making the study titled "The Effect of Motivation and Working Conditions on Job Satisfaction In PT. Insurance Mega Pratama Jambi Branch. To obtain empirical evidence of the level of job satisfaction is influenced by two independent variables, work motivation and working conditions to the population of employees of PT. Insurance Mega Pratama Jambi Branch, it can be formulated hypotheses as follows: (1) allegedly motivated, good working conditions and job satisfaction of employees are satisfied at PT. Insurance Mega Pratama Jambi Branch; (2) allegedly contained significant influence motivation and working conditions on job satisfaction at. Insurance Mega Pratama Jambi Branch. to determine the relationship anatara independent variables with the dependent variable which is formulated as follows: Y = a + b1X1 + b2X2 + e. PT. Mega Pratama Insurance has been operating under the name PT. These Insurance Pledge Lloyd since 1959. In mid-2003, PT. Prima Executive acquire all shares of Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC) in PT. These Insurance Lloyd Pledge. On March 8, 2004, PT. Insurance Mega Pratama officially operates with the new name. F test result showed that motivation and working conditions affect the job satisfaction. This is indicated by the value Fhitung 22.791. When compared with F table of 2.61, then the F count> F table (22.791> 2.61). T test results showed that motivation does not affect the job satisfaction while working conditions affect the job satisfaction. Based on the authors research will provide useful suggestions for the company: (1) the Head of Branch PT. Insurance Mega Pratama Jambi Branch to provide motivation and improvement of working conditions / work environment in order to improve employee job satisfaction, because based on research results and the motivation given the company a good working environment can improve employee job satisfaction, so as to improve employee performance; (2) for further research, is expected in future studies variables should develop research in order to gain a better understanding of the job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengaruh Kompensasi dan Beban Kerja terhadap Kepuasan Kerja dan Turnover Intention pada Karyawan Inti Pangan, Kuningan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lili Karmela Fitriani ◽  
Nina Yusiana
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Employee Turnover ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Employee Turnover Intention ◽  
Collection Methods

Abstract����������� This research was conducted at PT. Sumber Inti Pangan. This study aims to determine whether or not the influence of compensation and workload on employee turnover intention through job satisfaction as intervening variable.This study includes a type of comparative causal research with quantitative approach. Data collection methods in this study using questionnaires. Population in this research is employees of PT Sumber Inti Pangan with a sample of 129 respondents..Sampling technique used is propotional random sampling technique. The result showed that, Compensation has a significant effect on employee job satisfaction; Workload has a significant effect on employee job satisfaction; Job satisfaction has a significant effect on employee turnover intention;� Compensation has no significant effect on employee turnover intention;�� Workload has a significant effect on employee turnover intention.Keywords : Compensation; Workload; Job Satisfaction; Turnover Intention.

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION: EVIDENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-172
Author(s):  
Sabbor Hussain ◽  
John Francis Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Good Working ◽  
The University

The study identified factors affecting employee job satisfaction in the University of Karachi. The research collected data using survey questionnaire consisting of twenty-nine questions. The study found that a generous rewards and compensation packages lead to job satisfaction and are affected by promotion and job security. Good working relationship with co-workers also contributes to employee job satisfaction. Also, it is found that good working environment also contributes to employee motivation, and is influenced by better facilities, and training and development. Finally, good supervision provides motivation that enhances the quality of output and employee performance. The findings are important, because it is well-established in the literature that job satisfaction and employee motivation play a major role in increasing productivity of employees and profitability of the organization.

scholarly journals The Effect of Empowerment and Compensation on Job Satisfaction of Academic Staff at Universitas Negeri Malang

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dudung Ma’ruf Nuris ◽  
Cipto Wardoyo ◽  
Yogi Dwi Satrio
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is not only determined by the amount of compensation provided, but can be influenced by other factors, namely employee empowerment. Salary, promotion, job security, working conditions, job independence, relationships with colleagues, relationships with superiors, and company characteristics. From this statement it can be described that in addition to compensation, empowerment is a factor that affects one’s job satisfaction. This research includes quantitative research with multiple regression. Data collection using a questionnaire and data analysis using multiple regression data analysis. The results showed that the effect of employee empowerment and compensation at Universitas Negeri Malang was quite significant. Empowerment of academic staff will be maximized if employees are given full trust to work, while providing maximum compensation according to employee expectations will result in employee job satisfaction. Keywords: empowerment, compensation, job satisfaction

scholarly journals PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, LINGKUNGAN KERJA, DAN HARAPAN DOSEN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Saur Mangapul Tampubolon
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Staff Satisfaction ◽  
The University

The objectives of this research is to find out the effects of leadership style, work environment, and the lecturers or teaching staff satisfaction. The research has been conducted at Pakuan University, Bogor. The method used was a survey with data analysis of path analysis. The respondents were 72 out of 264 total teaching staff in the university. They were selected at random. The research finding are as the followings: (1) leadership style has a direct effect on the lecturer’s satisfaction, (2) and also on the work environment has a direct effect on the job satisfaction, (3) the expectation gives a direct effect on job satisfaction, but the leadership style gives and indirect effect on job satisfaction, but the leadership style gives an indirect effect on job satisfaction through expectation, and (4) the working environment has also indirect effect on the job satisfaction through expectation. The conclusion is that the lecturer’s satisfaction is affected by the leadership style, work environment and the lecturer’s expectation.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PADA BAGIAN PRODUKSI DI PT. ETOWA PACKAGING INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Septerina Septerina ◽  
Rusda Irawati
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Financial Compensation ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Employees Satisfaction ◽  
Production Employee

Proper employee compensation will keep them motivated to improve their performance in a vigorous manner so that the results achieved from the job can give their employees satisfaction. This study aims to determine the effect of financial compensation on employee job satisfaction on the production in PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia, to determine the effect of non-financial compensation on employee job satisfaction on the production at PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia, and to know the influence of financial compensation and non-financial compensation simultaneously to job satisfaction of production employee at PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia. The research design conducted by researchers is explanatory research. With a population of 253 respondents taken a sample of 171 respondents. The instrument of data collection used is observation and spreading of questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results stated that financial compensation and non financial compensation after tested partially or together significantly influence the employee job satisfaction in the production at PT. Etowa Packaging Indonesia.

scholarly journals Staff Turnover in Public Universities in Uganda

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-72
Author(s):  
Robert Kyaligonza ◽  
Edson Kamagara
Keyword(s):  
Employee Turnover ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Staff Turnover ◽  
Incentive Systems ◽  
University System ◽  
The University ◽  
Poor Management

In this study, we examined three sets of antecedents of staff turnover in public universities in Uganda: demographic, controllable and uncontrollable. Data were collected from lecturers and administrators at the universities. Our findings suggest that the extent of controllable turnover is greater than uncontrollable turnover and that poor management practices are the major cause of employee turnover. Poor motivation was reported to be a major problem. In particular, economic incentives were found to be grossly inadequate to retain lecturers in the university system. Therefore, it is recommended that the universities upgrade their incentive systems, especially the economic motivators. The study also revealed that there is a pressing need to make the lecturers working environment conducive for the universities core functions of teaching, research and community engagement.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Factors Influencing Employee Job Satisfaction in a Public Sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 83-99
Author(s):  
Nemanja Lekić ◽  
Jelena Vapa–Tankosić ◽  
Jasmina Rajaković–Mijailović ◽  
Snežana Lekić
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Employee Job Satisfaction ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals The Effect of Organizational Culture on Lecturers’ Organizational Commitment in Private Universities in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Furtasan Ali Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
The University

In rigorous and competitive working environment, higher education institutions  require a strong and supportive organizational basis. This study seeks to analyze the influence of organizational fundamentals of organizational culture on organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and the trust of lecturers as employees in tertiary institutions. This study is a quantitative study with the object of study in universities in Serang Banten, Indonesia. By using LISREL as the basis of structural equation modeling (SEM), the results show that organizational culture has a positive effect on organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and lecturer trust in the university environment. The implication is that a good and conducive organizational culture in tertiary institutions enables organizational members to build their integrity, competence, consistency and loyalty towards the tertiary organization. This condition can occur because of the existence of a conducive organizational culture, it will encourage members of the organization to actualize positive values in the organization, including the values contained in trust, such as integrity, competence, consistency and loyalty.

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