Job Satisfaction

Paper Summary:

In this article the writer firstly notes that no one wants to make wide generalizations about why some blue-collar employees, such as assembly workers, like their jobs, because every person is different and management needs to take these variations into account. Referring to studies the writer maintains that even though the degree differs, most people are achievement oriented. The writer looks at the issues of career development and training. The writer concludes that regardless of the type of work a blue-collar worker does, he needs to receive the amount of pay that will meet his essential needs. But beyond that, workers need to know that there is the opportunity for growth, that the company values their work, there is the ability for accomplishment and the company's employees are working together as a united organization, or community.

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"Many people volunteered for company committees or activities or took developmental training, but a large number of them were frustrated because the activities or training was not related to their specific job or to higher level ones. Instead they wanted refresher training to keep up with the latest developments in procedures and work rules, sessions using personality instruments to help employees learn about themselves and others, opportunities to see how their job fits into others and what others do on the job and more encouragement to learn and grow. Individuals who were dissatisfied with their current positions said that they were not being adequately rewarded for their work and do not see opportunity for advancement to gain additional pay or prestige. They want initiatives designed to update their current skills and knowledge so they can advance in the company."

Sample of Sources Used:

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