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Job Satisfaction

One of the most studied and discussed issues in the field of human resource management is job satisfaction, or the degree to which workers in various occupations or work roles find the conditions of their employment, their compensation, opportunities for advancement, and workplace environment to be sufficiently satisfying (Mudd, 1999). Although variations in national cultures tend to predominate as explanations for the belief that universal approaches to management do not exist, there is some evidence that workers in all cultures, countries, and geographic regions share many similarities with respect to what does constitute a satisfying job (Robert, Probst, Martocchio, Drasgow, & Lawler, 2000). This report will examine the question of job satisfaction using an international comparison to make the case that workers everywhere seek employment opportunities that foster a positive sense of self, provide acceptable rewards, and present a proactive work environment.

In the United States, an organization known as The Conference Board reported that Americans are less satisfied with their jobs today than they were in the mid-1990s (Can't get no satisfaction, 2002). Only about one-half of those participating in a national survey indicated that they were happy in their jobs as compared to 60 percent in 1995. The largest decline in overall job satisfaction -- from 60.9 percent in 1995 to 47.4 percent in 2002 -- occurred among households aged 35 to 44. These workers reported being least satisfied with bonus plans, promotional policies, and educational training programs. Satisfaction was also found to be directly correlated with income, with satisfaction increasing in tandem with both income and benefits.

One study described by Human Resource Department Management Report (UK workers area, 2003) indicated that workers in the United Kingdom are somewhat more satisfied than their American counterparts with respect to day-to-day work lif...

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