Job satisfaction
Job Satisfaction
Job Satisfaction (/dʒɒb satisˈfakʃən/) is a term used in Organizational Psychology to describe how content an individual is with their job. The happier people are within their job, the more satisfied they are said to be.
Etymology
The term "Job Satisfaction" is derived from the English words "job" (from the Old French gobet meaning "piece, mouthful") and "satisfaction" (from the Latin satis meaning "enough" and facere meaning "to do, make").
Definition
Job Satisfaction is a complex and multifaceted concept which can mean different things to different people. It is generally recognized in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology as a psychological response to one's job. This response can be an emotional state such as feeling happy or content, a cognitive evaluation such as believing one's job is important, or a belief that one's job allows for fulfillment of important values.
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction
Several factors can influence job satisfaction, including the nature of the work itself, the culture of the workplace, relationships with colleagues and superiors, compensation and benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and work-life balance.
Related Terms
- Work Motivation: The set of internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal.
- Organizational Commitment: The bond employees experience with their organization. Broadly speaking, employees who are committed to their organization generally feel a connection with their organization, feel that they fit in and, feel they understand the goals of the organization.
- Employee Engagement: A fundamental concept in the effort to understand and describe, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the nature of the relationship between an organization and its employees.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Job satisfaction
- Wikipedia's article - Job satisfaction
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