An overview of job satisfaction theories

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05/20/2009

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Table of Contents An overview of job satisfaction theories Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Job satisfaction: definition
  3. Sources of job satisfaction
    1. Wages
    2. Nature of work
    3. Promotions
    4. Supervision
    5. Work group
    6. Working conditions
  4. Theories of job satisfaction
    1. Herzberg's Two Factor theory
    2. Maslow's need hierarchy and Herzberg's Two Factor theory
  5. Job enlargement
  6. Job environment
  7. Criticisms
  8. Hierarchy of needs theory
  9. Motivation hygiene theory
  10. ERG theory
  11. MicClelland's theory of needs
    1. Need for achievement
    2. Need for power
    3. Need for affiliation
  12. Reinforcement theory
  13. Equity theory
  14. Expectancy theory
  15. Conclusion
  16. Biliography

Abstract

The relationship between man and work has always attracted the attention of philosophers, scientists and novelists. A major part of man's life is spent at work. Work is a social reality and social expectation to which men seem to confirm. It not only provides status to the individual but also binds him to the society.

Studies in the area of job satisfaction as an important and popular research topic started decades ago. In research designs it has been used variously as dependent, independent and moderating variables. In 1935, the concept of job satisfaction gained currency through the publication of a monograph by Hoppock on "job satisfaction". Hoppock in his monograph defined job satisfaction as "any combination of psychological, physiological and environmental circumstances that cause a person truthfully to say I am satisfied with my job".

"The term job satisfaction refers to an individual's general attitude towards his or her job. A person with high level of job satisfaction holds positive attitude towards the job, while a person who is dissatisfied with his or her work holds negative attitude about the job".

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