On Job Satisfaction
On Job Satisfaction
On Job Satisfaction
Questions
What is job satisfaction? What are some of the benefits of
having a satisfied workforce? What are some of the disadvantages of having a dissatisfied workforce? What causes employees to be satisfied with their jobs?
Work Withdrawal
Behaviors to avoid performing ones work
tasks
Unionization Activity
Organizational Commitment
Definition
An acceptance of organizational goals A willingness to work hard for the
Job Withdrawal
Employee intentions to leave the
organization
Work Withdrawal
Employee behaviors to avoid work
tasks
Unionization Activity
unionization
Quick Quiz
The following questions ask about your satisfaction or dissatisfaction with several things. Consider each item carefully and enter the response the best represents your feelings about the item.
Dissatisfied The way people drive Telephone service Public transportation 8 1/2 by 11 paper Your telephone number No. 2 pencils The color of stop signs Self-service gas stations The size of refrigerators The people you know The highways system 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Neutral
Satisfied 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Motivators
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire Faces Scale Job Descriptive Index Job In General Scale Custom-Designed Scales (but beware)
Internal vs. External sources of satisfaction reliable, valid measure of job satisfaction
Cons
very long are there really 20 different facets and/or is
Faces Scale
Pros
good measure of global job satisfaction good measure to use when reading
ability is low
Cons
too simplistic possibly insulting and/or low face
itself
Pros
Extremely easy to use with all types of
Cons
Shouldnt sum across facets Is there more to job satisfaction than just the 5
YOUR PAY AND PROMOTIONS What are YOUR PAY AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES like? Circle YES if the item describes your PAY AND PROMOTIONS, NO if the item does not describe your PAY AND PROMOTIONS, and ? if you cannot decide. Choose a response for each item. Pay UNDERPAID......................................................... Yes ? INCOME ADEQUATE FOR NORMAL EXPENSES........ BARELY LIVE ON INCOME.................................... Yes INCOME PROVIDES LUXURIES.............................. Yes BAD.................................................................... Yes ? HIGHLY PAID....................................................... Yes ? No Yes ? ? No ? No No No
No
Promotions GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT.............. Yes ? PROMOTION ON ABILITY........................................ Yes ? No DEAD-END JOB........................................................Yes ? No GOOD CHANCE FOR PROMOTION............................ Yes ? UNFAIR PROMOTION POLICY................................... Yes ? No INFREQUENT PROMOTIONS......................................Yes ? No
No No
Cons
doesnt give information regarding
specific factors
YOUR JOB IN GENERAL What is your JOB like MOST OF THE TIME? Choose YES if the item describes your JOB, NO if it does not describe your JOB, and ? if you cannot decide.
PLEASANT.............................. BAD...................................... IDEAL.............................................. WASTE OF TIME.................................. GOOD........................................... UNDESIRABLE...................................... WORTHWHILE............... WORSE THAN MOST................ ACCEPTABLE.... MAKES ME CONTENT......... INADEQUATE........................... ROTTEN......
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
No No No No No No No No No No No No
Work is fun
References
http://www.welcoa.org/freeresources/pdf/job_satisfaction_survey.pdf www.ufstudies.net/tim/VITA/NSF.ppt www.vancouver.wsu.edu/ www.whereisdoc.com www.freebiblestudyguides.org/.../job-satisfaction-value-of-work.htm http://www.careerealism.com/5step-method-defining-job-satisfaction/ http://www.networkworld.com/salary/2007/092407-job-company-size.html http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/CDA/Archives/BNP_GUID_9-52006_A_10000000000000016615 http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/08/business/08scene.html http://www.sci.edu/faculty/jramsey_files/s2009/MGTPSYC_320_Ch03.ppt http://www.entrepreneur.com/humanresources/managingemployees/motivationandret ention/article70060.html http://www.mydigitalfc.com/opportunities/indian-companies-best-terms-employeesatisfaction-400 http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/jun2010/ca20100623_711375.htm
Any Questions??