The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Employee’s Performance (A Case of Accra Technical University)
Esther Ansah Dortey,
Sonia Elizabeth Tetteh,
Evelyn Brookman Akrah
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
77-91
Received:
26 June 2022
Accepted:
28 July 2022
Published:
9 August 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.jhrm.20221003.11
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Abstract: In almost all cases, essence of job satisfaction is very crucial to the long-term growth of any social system and for that matter business organization across the globe. In well-managed organizations, employees are seen as the root source of quality and productivity gains. Essentially, such organizations do not only depend on capital investment, but also views employees, as the fundamental source of improvement so as to operate effectively. The aim of the study was to examine the impact of job satisfaction on employee’s performance among staffs of Accra Technical University - suggesting ways it might help the organization in improving the job satisfaction level among the employees. Using the mixed methods design, a total of eighty participants were selected based on convenience sampling technique. With regards to the quantitative approach, self-administered questionnaires were administered to a total of sixty-nine (69) staff in order to obtain data on job satisfaction and employee performance. For the qualitative data, the sample also included eleven (11) Heads of departments who were interviewed on their perception and attitudes of their employees towards their job. Findings revealed that, job satisfaction is one major source of quality and productivity gains in Accra Technical University. Staffs were generally satisfied with competitiveness of salaries; benefits associated with job and information systems in the organization. However, employees were not satisfied with work dynamics relating to pay and monetary rewards, policies regarding promotion, safety and security measures, working conditions, recognition and praise, work related stress and coworker support. Also, the relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance was statistically significant implying that highly satisfied staffs perform significantly better with regards to performance or output. Findings are discussed in the light of Herzberg’s two-factor theory, Adams equity theory and other related literature in the field. Implications of findings are also duly discussed.
Abstract: In almost all cases, essence of job satisfaction is very crucial to the long-term growth of any social system and for that matter business organization across the globe. In well-managed organizations, employees are seen as the root source of quality and productivity gains. Essentially, such organizations do not only depend on capital investment, bu...
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The Effect of the Delegetion of Authority on Employees’ Performance: The Case of Shashemene Woreda Education Office, West Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Dawit Adem Chota,
Kinfe Kibebew Zenebe
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
92-105
Received:
29 July 2022
Accepted:
13 September 2022
Published:
28 September 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.jhrm.20221003.12
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Abstract: The intention of this study was to explore the impact of the Delegation of Authority on employees’ performance in general and to specifically identify the determinants with effect of delegation of authority on employees’ performance, level of performance of employee and the existed relationship extents in Shashemene Woreda Education Office, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Self-developed questionnaire was duly validated to 126 (84%) of male and 24 (16%) of female, constituting of 150 respondents and both primary and secondary data were collected. Descriptive analysis involving frequencies, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient for inferential statistics were carried out. The correlation between the two variables was weak and significant at 0.00 values. The results were linearly correlated implying that employees’ performance is positively correlated with Delegation of Authority such that whenever employees are delegated of the authority, they are likely to be more committed and vice versa. Delegation provides a pool of talented and skilled personnel who are ready to take up advanced roles and bigger responsibilities. It, moreover, motivates to keep the individual learning and become more involved in team work creating more interesting working environment. The present study is, view of that, concluded suggesting some possible option with regard to obtained results to the study area, pertinently.
Abstract: The intention of this study was to explore the impact of the Delegation of Authority on employees’ performance in general and to specifically identify the determinants with effect of delegation of authority on employees’ performance, level of performance of employee and the existed relationship extents in Shashemene Woreda Education Office, West Ar...
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