scholarly journals A Study on Psychological Job Characteristics of Firefighters at Nuclear Power Plants and the Effect of Local Officials' Perception for Transition to National Positions on Job Characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Kyung-Hwa Choi ◽  
Sang-Kyu Lee ◽  
Green Lim ◽  
Kyung-sook Seo

This study analyzes the psychological capabilities related to job performance, such as risk perception, job satisfaction, job stress, and organizational commitment among 610 firefighters (65 own firefighters, 184 initial firefighters, and 361 local firefighters) working at various nuclear power plants. The interrelationship between the perception of risk and changes in the psychological capabilities of fire officials under the jurisdiction of nuclear power plants was investigated. The data were collected through a survey. We used SPSS 23.0 to perform descriptive statistics, correlation, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis of study variables, and AMOS 23.0 to validate the structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis. The study results show that psychological capabilities related to job performance differed significantly for each organization to which the firefighters belonged, followed by job satisfaction, job stress, and risk perception as variables that affect organizational commitment. The high expectations of the transition to national positions have a positive impact on job satisfaction, which in turn increases organizational commitment. Based on the results, we discussed the necessary policy implications in terms of management to enhance the future performance of organizations.

Author(s):  
Asbah Shujaat ◽  
Ammar Rashid ◽  
Asif Muzaffar

This study provides some clarification and extends literature by investigating the effects of the use of social networking sites by organizational employees on job satisfaction, organizational commitment and employee job performance. A survey was conducted to empirically test the proposed research model consisting of latent constructs: social networking site use, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and employee job performance. Data of this confirmatory study was collected from 279 employees of various organizations operating in Pakistan. The model was analyzed employing variance-based structure equation modeling. Statistical software was used to assess both measurement and structural models. Results indicate that social networking sites use is not directly associated with employee job performance but with the mediating effects of job satisfaction that is also nested with the mediating effect of organizational commitment. This study is expected to both substantiate existing theories of management, and provide some extensions to social support theory.


Author(s):  
Yanner Yanner ◽  
Innocentius Bernarto ◽  
Dewi Wuisan

Abstract. This study aims to examine the negative effect of job stress on organizational commitment; positive effect of job satisfaction on organizational commitment; negative effect of job stress on performance; positive effect of job satisfaction on performance; positive effect of organizational commitment on performance. The target population were all 45 JBP High School teachers. The sampling technique used was saturated or census samples. The data was collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach using SmartPLS program. The results showed that the job stress negatively affected organizational commitment and performance. In addition, the organizational commitment and job satisfaction had a positive effect on performance.Keywords:  Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment,  Performance Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efek negatif dari stres kerja pada komitmen organisasi; pengaruh positif kepuasan kerja terhadap komitmen organisasi; efek negatif dari stres kerja pada kinerja; efek positif kepuasan kerja terhadap kinerja; efek positif dari komitmen organisasi terhadap kinerja. Populasi target adalah semua 45 guru SMA JBP. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah sampel jenuh atau sensus. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) menggunakan program SmartPLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa stres kerja berpengaruh negatif terhadap komitmen dan kinerja organisasi. Selain itu, komitmen organisasi dan kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja.Kata Kunci:   Stres Kerja, Kepuasan Kerja, Komitmen Organisasi, Performa 


Author(s):  
Metin KAYA ◽  
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Halil DEMIRER ◽  

This study aims to reveal the dimensions of job characteristics' causal effects on the dimensions of job performance perception and the mediating role of extrinsic and intrinsic job satisfaction in this relationship. All the variables are examined for individual-organization interaction at the individual level. Primary research data were gathered by using a structured questionnaire that included valid and reliable scales, namely Job Characteristics Inventory, Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, and The Job performance quality scale. The sample of the study consists of 472 employees randomly chosen from five private and public hospitals in Turkey. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses are used for factor validation. Path analysis and bootstrap analyses are used to detect direct and mediating effects on a path model using the structural equation modeling technique. Findings revealed that skill variety and friendship have a positive causal effect on compliance and task performance. Friendship, skill variety, and autonomy have a positive causal effect on job satisfaction. Internal job satisfaction has a positive causal influence on compliance, contextual, and task performance. Friendship, skill variety, and autonomy's causal effects on compliance, contextual, and task performance are mediated by intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction.


2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 631-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Chi Fong Ieong ◽  
Jung-Chun Ho ◽  
Patricia Chiao-Tze Lee ◽  
Tomiko Hokama ◽  
Tsugiko Gima ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Guinot ◽  
Ricardo Chiva ◽  
Vicente Roca-Puig

Purpose – Due to the divergent conclusions about the effects of interpersonal trust on job satisfaction, the study aims to look more deeply into this relationship by introducing job stress as a mediator variable. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses structural equation modeling to analyze the opinions of 6,407 Spanish employees, taken from the 2008 Quality of Working Life Survey carried out by the Spanish Ministry of Labor and Immigration. Findings – The findings show that interpersonal trust has a positive effect on job satisfaction, and that job stress partially mediates this relationship. Furthermore, interpersonal trust is negatively related to job stress, which in turn is negatively related to job satisfaction. Research limitations/implications – Despite the pertinence and size of the database used in the study, it is very heterogeneous. Future research might delimit the database by organization size or sector. Qualitative studies may also improve our understanding of the relationships studied and enable other concepts to be included. Practical implications – Cultivating a climate of trust may provide organizations with a strategy to improve levels of mental well-being and satisfaction among their employees. Originality/value – This research explains why interpersonal trust has a positive effect on job satisfaction. The paper's conceptualization of trust implies risk assumption and low risk perception; low perception of risk is presumed to reduce job stress, and in turn, increase job satisfaction. The paper also puts forward reasons for why “excessive” interpersonal trust has been related to negative effects on job satisfaction. “Excessive” trust might infer high risk perception, which might increase job stress, and in turn decrease job satisfaction.


Author(s):  
Asbah Shujaat ◽  
Ammar Rashid ◽  
Asif Muzaffar

This study provides some clarification and extends literature by investigating the effects of the use of social networking sites by organizational employees on job satisfaction, organizational commitment and employee job performance. A survey was conducted to empirically test the proposed research model consisting of latent constructs: social networking site use, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and employee job performance. Data of this confirmatory study was collected from 279 employees of various organizations operating in Pakistan. The model was analyzed employing variance-based structure equation modeling. Statistical software was used to assess both measurement and structural models. Results indicate that social networking sites use is not directly associated with employee job performance but with the mediating effects of job satisfaction that is also nested with the mediating effect of organizational commitment. This study is expected to both substantiate existing theories of management, and provide some extensions to social support theory.


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