A Study of Relationships between Job Satisfactions and Performance among Workers in a Non-Profit Organization

• Main Author: Saadiah Saad,
• Format: Thesis
• Published: 2006
• Subjects: LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
• Online Access: http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/233/1/A_study_of_relationship.pdf; http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/233/

This study examines the relationship between job satisfactions and performance among Malaysian Workers in non-profit organizations, based on the individual factors and the organizational factors. On top of that, the respondents were asked about the aspect that makes them satisfied about their job and suggest to the management what could be done. The sample data derived from a structured questionnaire survey of 100 schoolteachers in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Ninety responses received, giving a response rate 90 percent. Two level of school chosen, that primary school and secondary school. A majority respondent is in range of age 41 years to 50 years and is the first position as a teacher. The study discovered 92% of the respondents agree that job satisfaction influences work performances. They believe that with job satisfaction than only they can perform better. It was also found that respondents were not satisfied with the distribution of work, chances for promotion, attitude of the student and school facilities. The findings from this study apply only in a small region of Malaysia, so it is best if the survey could be broaden to other places other than town area.