INTRODUCTION
Most of business failed to identify importance of employee satisfaction in working environment. As of result business face to lot of difficulties during the operation. Employee is an essential component in the process of achieving the mission & vision of a business. Any Organization fail to understand the importance of this, they are internally weak & unable to introduce innovative products to the market. Employee should meet the performance criteria set by the organization to ensure the quality of their work. To reach the standards of the organization, employee need a workable work environment. A workable work environment means that allows to work freely without problems.
JOB SATISFACTION - MEANING AND DEFINITION
Job satisfaction refers to a
person’s feeling of satisfaction on the job, which acts as a motivation to
work. It is not the self-satisfaction, happiness or self-contentment but the
satisfaction on the job.
“Job satisfaction is a
pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal or one’s
job or job experience” - E.A.Locke
“Job satisfaction is the amount
of pleasure or contentment associated with a job. If you like job intensely,
you will experience high job satisfaction.
If you dislike your job intensely, you will experience job-dissatisfaction”
- Andrew.J.DuBrins
“Job satisfaction
will be defined
as the amount
of overall positive
effect or feelings
that individuals have towards their jobs” -
Fieldman and Arnold
“Job satisfaction
is the set of favourable
or unfavourable feelings with which
employees view their work” - Keith Davis and Newstrom
Job satisfaction is the result of
an understanding of how well employees provide what they consider to be
important job. It is generally accepted in the field of organizational behavior
that corporate satisfaction is the most important and frequently studied
attitude.
There are several factors that affect job satisfaction. These factors also determine an employee's satisfaction and his or her development and organizational development. Disappointment for a variety of reasons can not achieve the desired result from an employee. We will discuss the factors that affect an employee's satisfaction in the future articles.
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Job Satisfaction is the most important point for the employee. HRM should responsible for job satisfaction, but HRM can not create it alone, for that he need support from management. If we nicely keep employees satisfactory way, I believe Organization can earn more than100% from employees.
ReplyDeleteYes Thushara, I totally agree with your. Company management's decisions mainly effect for the job satisfaction of the employee. Proper management provide less job satisfaction and high productivity to the organization
DeleteIn modern job market job satisfaction plays a very important role & most of the HR managers give an extra attention on this regard nowadays. If organization doesn’t care about job satisfaction, it may create high staff turnover ratio & will badly effect on company vision also.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct lahiru, In this covid pandemic situation most of company not guiding this area. Its making mind to leave from jobs. every organization must care about job satisfaction of the employee.
DeleteI don't think Job satisfaction only depends on HRM, Their is important factors other than wages paid to employees as a source in motivating and satisfying employees. Managers and Top management have a vital roll to play for job satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteDissatisfaction with employees can lead to increased labor turnover. Having a Lazy workforce reduce productivity. The main reason for dissatisfaction is that the right employee does not adapt to the appropriate tasks. Such HR deficiencies have a detrimental effect on the entire organization.
DeleteA satisfied employee is always important for an organization.It is critical for any company to measure job satisfaction as the efficiency, productivity and loyalty of an employee depends on it. Therefore HR can conduct surveys with questionnaires asking the employees about their feedback and understand whether they are satisfied or dissatisfied with their job. I think this is the easiest way to understand the satisfaction of their employees regarding their job roll to the top management.
ReplyDeleteYes Lahiruni, I completely agree with you. If can do a survey for their staff definitely showing what are the issues and current situation in organization. I think all the company must doing a survey annually.
DeleteYes .satisfied emplyee every time gives the 100% to the orgnization.but HRM is not the only thing of the job satisfaction.there are motivation factors like paying bonus and year end evoulation.
ReplyDeleteBut Prashitha Bonus is the only one thing. every employee not satisfied with bonus, increments. Most of employees are seeking career development, job security, promotions etc. i will discuss in future articles this area. keep in touch.
DeleteHigh job satisfaction may lead to improving productivity, decreased turnover, and improve attendance, reduce accidents, less job stress and less unionization. If employees feel that their jobs are fun and interesting, they will be more willing to give extra effort to work.
ReplyDeleteYes Anjula, you are correct. High Job satisfaction level mainly affect for the organization productivity. Because, they hardly know whats the path of organization and their. Job satisfaction is the modern world main factor to achieve organizational goals.
DeleteGood definition of Job satisfaction .Here I wish to describe the importance of measuring job satisfaction
ReplyDeleteMeasuring employee satisfaction correctly tells you ways your team really feels. you'll use that information to enhance all of those things,
1) Employee retention –
It’s hard to retain employees around if they’re not happy working for you. satisfied employees are less likely to go away for a special job.
2) Productivity –
It is sensible that dissatisfied employees won’t put within the same effort at work as those that are literally proud of their job. Satisfied employees tend to be twice as productive compared to their dissatisfied coworkers.
3) Company culture –
Dissatisfied employees can become toxic over time, hurting company culture and creating a nasty work environment. Satisfied employees, on the opposite hand, are more likely to be supportive and enthusiastic.
Yes susantha, I agree with you. These factors are mainly affecting for the organization . If can identify this organization can enhance job satisfaction
DeleteJob satisfaction is a feeling in which the employee feels positive about their job. The positive feeling is always extracted through the evaluation of the job characteristics. It is not always the pay, salary, or wages that satisfy the most. The employee also considers job characteristics, responsibilities, and duties while serving an organization. Satisfied employees always develop a positive vibe around the organization which will affect other employee’s satisfaction as well. Eventually it will maximize the performance of the organization.
ReplyDeleteYes Savindi, I completely agree with you, Every organization must identify their job satisfaction of employees. they can do a survey and collect data. Then providing answers for the issues, finally they can achieve organizational goal in manner way.
DeleteJob dissatisfaction leads to law enforcement, employee turnover, and absenteeism. Employee dissatisfaction depends on the work environment, corporate culture, less opportunities for professional development, lack of pay and poor management. HRM must provide the employee with the job description that provides a clear picture of the job role, responsibilities, and expected performance of the organization. Above all, employee feedback helps to identify the challenges in their job Role and make a pleasant place to work.
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