What predicts job satisfaction in Malaysia?

The purpose of this study is to address the gaps in the literature and to examine the predictors of job satisfaction. In this study, the hypothesized predictors influencing one’s job satisfaction are a) gender, b) age, c) level of education, d) salary, e) role in the job, and f) years of working in...

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Main Authors:	Kamarulzaman, Wirawani, Ibrahim, Mohd Burhan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elixirjournal.org 2013
Subjects:	H10 Societies HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform L Education (General)
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spelling	iium-294192013-04-02T04:43:55Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/29419/ What predicts job satisfaction in Malaysia? Kamarulzaman, Wirawani Ibrahim, Mohd Burhan H10 Societies HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform L Education (General) The purpose of this study is to address the gaps in the literature and to examine the predictors of job satisfaction. In this study, the hypothesized predictors influencing one’s job satisfaction are a) gender, b) age, c) level of education, d) salary, e) role in the job, and f) years of working in the organization. This study used Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) as a data gathering tool. The questionnaires were administered to 89 male respondents, and 121 female respondents. For data analysis, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed. In addition to conducting a multiple regression analysis (MRA), descriptive statistical analysis was also carried out as part of the data analysis. Of all the predictors studied, results indicated gender as the only significant predictor of one’s job satisfaction. Several recommendations for future studies were also listed. Elixirjournal.org 2013-03 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/29419/1/What_Predicts_Job_Satisfaction_in_Malaysia.pdf Kamarulzaman, Wirawani and Ibrahim, Mohd Burhan (2013) What predicts job satisfaction in Malaysia? Elixir Online Journal. pp. 13395-13398. ISSN 2229 -712X http://www.elixirjournal.org
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description	The purpose of this study is to address the gaps in the literature and to examine the predictors of job satisfaction. In this study, the hypothesized predictors influencing one’s job satisfaction are a) gender, b) age, c) level of education, d) salary, e) role in the job, and f) years of working in the organization. This study used Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) as a data gathering tool. The questionnaires were administered to 89 male respondents, and 121 female respondents. For data analysis, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed. In addition to conducting a multiple regression analysis (MRA), descriptive statistical analysis was also carried out as part of the data analysis. Of all the predictors studied, results indicated gender as the only significant predictor of one’s job satisfaction. Several recommendations for future studies were also listed.
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What predicts job satisfaction in Malaysia?

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