Job Satisfaction and Productivity

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Employee satisfaction and productivity plays a significant role within the workplace. In today's work environment, nearly all people develop an opinion about their job, whether it's negative or positive. Some employees are influenced by others who are dissatisfied with their job, while other employees develop their opinion based on their values. This paper discusses the connection between satisfaction and productivity. It also describes the methods used by the author's employer to encourage and motivate employees to be productive. Based on research, it recommends a variety of ways that the author's employer can improve and maintain employee productivity and satisfaction within the workplace.

From the Paper:

"Job satisfaction is determined by two components, cognitive and behavioral. According to Steve Jex, cognitive is what the employee believes about their job and behavioral is influenced by job satisfaction. (2002). If an employee believes that their job is interesting and fun, they are more likely to work hard and attend work consistently. On the other hand, if the employee believes that their job is boring or demanding a negative attitude will develop, leading to a decrease in productivity. "Generally, the more productive people are, the more satisfied they tend to be...When employees feel satisfied they will be less likely to leave". (Sattler, T. & Mullen, J. 2007)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gruen, N. (2004). Enriching Market for Work Satisfaction Will Aid Productivity. Retrieved on October 20, 2007 from the World Wide Web http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/09/28/1096137237338.html
• Jex, S. (2002). Organizational Psychology: A Scientist Practitioner Approach. John Wiley & Sons Inc. Chpt.5
• Sattler, T. & Mullen, J. (2007). Committee on Administrator: Enhancing Job Satisfaction And Productivity. Retrieved on October 20, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.marquette.edu/cua/productivity.shtml

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