Job Satisfaction and Intentions to Turnover in Human Services Agencies Perceived as Stable or Nonstable

1998 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen O'Quin ◽  
Sandra LoTempio
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Human Services ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Job Dissatisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Human Services Agencies

Questionnaires were completed by 91 respondents employed by two human services agencies: 63 employees of a stable (no layoffs in eight years) organization, and 28 employees of a nonstable organization (which had experienced recent layoffs, and in which many employees were supported by grant funding which varied from year to year). The questionnaire included respondents' perceptions of job security and satisfaction with pay (measured with subscales of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire), over-all job satisfaction (measured with the Porter Need Satisfaction Questionnaire), and additional measures of intention to turnover, absenteeism, productivity, etc. A 2 (agency) × 2 (high/low security) multivariate analysis of variance indicated that ratings of job insecurity were significantly related to job dissatisfaction in the agency perceived as nonstable but not in the agency perceived as stable. In both agencies, ratings of turnover intentions and pessimism about the future of the agency were higher among employees who reported feelings of insecurity. There were no differences in perceived absenteeism or productivity between employees of the two agencies.

scholarly journals The Relationship and Its Impact Between Organizational Health and Job Satisfaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Maysoon Abdulkareem ◽  
Khalaf R. Flayeh
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Organizational Health ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Individual Data ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Statistical Results

The research aims to investigate the relationship between organizational Health and Job satisfaction beside and examine how a job satisfaction is affected by the state of health in an organization.The population includes (80) employees who work in different areas of Baghdad Mayoralty. Questionnaire form was used to collect a required data from sample of research. This questionnaire consists of three parts, First part concern with individual data while the second used to measure the level of health in a survey organization depending on (Karaguzel, 2012) characteristics' that involve (21) statements and the last part measured the degree of Job satisfaction based on (Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire-short form) which contain (20) phrases. The questionnaire upon distributed to respondents was translated to Arabic language. So, Acronbach's test using SPSS program for social science to determine the reliability of this instrument that it indicated to the respective value. As well as the statistical results were confirmed the research hypothesizes that refer to strong and significantly as such influence between organizational health and job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Leadership style and job satisfaction: A developing economy perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeevarathnam Parthasarathy Govender ◽  
Hari Lall Garbharran ◽  
Roland Loganathan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Transactional Leadership ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Multifactor Leadership ◽  
The Relationship

Research has suggested a relationship between leadership style and job satisfaction. This paper examines this relationship in the context of a developing country, viz., South Africa. The objective of the paper is to assess the relationship between the two variables as well as the influence of biographical variables on leadership style and job satisfaction. The survey was based on the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. The results suggest a significant correlation between the three leadership styles, viz., transformational leadership, transactional leadership and laissez-faire leadership, and job satisfaction. There were no significant differences between the biographical variables and the three leadership styles.

scholarly journals Impact of Tangible or Intangible incentives on job satisfaction among workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 841-845
Author(s):  
Syeda Ayat-e-Zainab Ali ◽  
Maryam Afridi ◽  
Marrium Shafi ◽  
Huda Munawar ◽  
Mahmood Alvi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Reward System ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
The Relationship

Incentives either tangible or intangible are the most important or convenient resources that became the basis of workers satisfaction with their jobs. The study attempts to explore the relationship between tangible or intangible incentives and job satisfaction among workers. To achieve the objective, a sample of 100 workers were selected from Pakistan Ordinance Factory, Wah Cantt, Pakistan on basis of purposive sampling technique. Data is collected through the use of reward system questionnaire and Minnesota Satisfaction questionnaire. Statistical Package for social sciences (version, 21) was used for the analyses of data. Results showed that both tangible or intangible incentives are positively related to job satisfaction among workers. Thus, at work settings the rise in the use of incentives is associated with high job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Portability of the job involvement and job satisfaction constructs between the United States of America and South Africa

1998 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. B. Boshoff ◽  
C. Hoole
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
Job Involvement ◽  
The United States ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Psychometric Instruments ◽  
Unites States

The notion of portability of constructs measured by psychometric instruments is introduced. Psychometric investigations by means of Principal Components Analyses, Item Analyses and calculation of Cronbach Alpha on the items of two generally used instruments are described. The results indicate that the constructs measured by the Kanungo Job Involvement Questionnaire and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire as well as the instruments themselves seem to be robust as far as portability between the Unites States of America and South Africa is concerned.

scholarly journals PENGARUH JOB INSECURITY DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP TURNOVER INTENTION PADA KARYAWAN HOTEL

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
A A Gede Agung Januartha ◽  
I.G.A Dewi Adnyani
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Employee Satisfaction ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Analysis Method

Turnover intention will affect the performance and sustainability of the company for the future. The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of job insecurity and job satisfaction toward turnover intention. The research was conducted at Hotel Grand Zuri Kuta, Badung regency, Bali. The number of respondents in use as many as 75 employees by using the census method. Data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. Data collecting through, questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that job insecurity had positive and significant effect on turnovrer intention, and job satisfaction had negative and significant effect on turnover intention. To lower the turnover intention rate it is important to pay attention to safety and comfort in working. Therefore it is very necessary to minimize the threats of cyclical and psychological to employees because it will impact on performance and also a strong reference to minimize turnover intention. In addition to job security (job insecurity) job satisfaction is also a strong reference in mempenguruh intention turnover intention. Therefore it is very important to pay attention to job satisfaction from employees to high employee satisfaction level, thus will show the positive level of employees, both to the work and environment. Keywords: job insecurity, job satisfaction, intrntion turnover    

Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment among Employees in the United Arab Emirates

1996 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 315-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed A. Alnajjar
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Job Status ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Job Commitment ◽  
Job Requirements

The purpose of this study was to assess 171 employees' job satisfaction and job commitment using two questionnaires, one to evaluate job satisfaction and one to examine commitment of the respondents to their respective jobs. The Job Satisfaction Questionnaire assessed job security, job status, relations with managers, and relations with colleagues. The desire to fulfill the commitments related to job requirements was tested using the scores on the Organizational Commitment Scale which measures discipline, concern, and updating. Scores on job satisfaction and the desire to fulfill job commitments were correlated; however, scores on job security were not correlated with the motivation towards job fulfillment. Positive satisfaction for relations with managers and with colleagues and job status were significantly correlated with positive job commitment. The canonical variant indicated that those who were disciplined about their work tended to have better relations with their managers as well as with colleagues.

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