An analysis of participatory decision making and job satisfaction of administrative staff at international Islamic tertiary institution
The aim of this study is to examine a participative decision making and job satisfaction of administrative staff at International Islamic Tertiary Institution according to their background. The study utilized a descriptive survey research method which involved 255 administrative staff of academic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Knowledge Project
2014
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/39729/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/39729/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/39729/1/Journal_-_AJSIH_-_Decision_Making_%26_Job_Satisfaction_-_ISSN_2276_-_6928_Vol_4_Issue_3_May_2014__pp_141.pdf |
Summary: | The aim of this study is to examine a participative decision making and job satisfaction of
administrative staff at International Islamic Tertiary Institution according to their background.
The study utilized a descriptive survey research method which involved 255 administrative staff
of academic faculties, centers, divisions and offices of the International Islamic University
Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur. The finding shows that the average mean score to all the 6
items is 3.24 and standard deviation is 0.759 which indicate that most of the staff was satisfied
with the general working condition of the institution. Secondly, the overall mean score to all the
8 items is 3.58 (SD 0.855) indicating that majority of the staff was satisfied with the offered
salary package. Finally, the overall mean score to all the 8 items is 3.69 (SD 0.742) indicating
that the staff was satisfied with the job design and feedback mechanism operated at IIUM. The
study shows that the involvement of staff in decision-making process enhances effectiveness and
legitimacy of such decisions, and boosts employees’ morale and productivity. |
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