four sections following this introductory material. A review of the literature relevant to the problem investigated is presented in the following section. The method that was followed in the conduct of the research is presented in the third section. The findings of the data analysis and a discussion of the findings are reported in separately in the final two sections of the study.
Literature relevant to the problem investigated is reviewed. The focus of the literature review is on job satisfaction and productivity.
Edwin Locke (1983) defined job satisfaction as "a pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experiences" (p. 1300). Job satisfaction, however, is a complex factor, and the level of job satisfaction among a group of individuals is the product of the interaction of a variety of other factors. Job satisfaction has been linked to the degree of autonomy
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