A Study on the Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Work Performance

Abstract

This research is carried out to find out whether there is a relationship between job satisfaction and employees work performance. There are many factors influence employees’ work performance, researcher considered four dimensions in determining job satisfaction, such that, promotion, pay, work itself and working condition.

To conduct this research, peoples’ bank in Muthur branch was selected and the data were collected from 30 employees (the total employee population except manager), were selected as population sample. The data were presented and analyzed by using statistical software SPSS 22 version. The analysis was used to find out the relationship between the dimensions of the independent variables and dependent variables, and the impact of independent variables on dependent variable.

Analysis of the results showed a positive correlation between promotion and work performance. The correlation between pay and work performance was high positive. The correlation between work itself and work performance is moderately positive. A positive correlation between working condition and work performance exist. Further F test, ensured that there is a relationship between two variables. This result is true with 95%. Therefore, it was found that job satisfaction of employees has positive impact on their work performance. All dimensions of job satisfaction; promotion, pay, work itself and working condition lead to enhancement of employees’ work performance. T test is proved that these job satisfaction is significant at 5%.

Since researcher only considered limited sample and limited dimensions of job satisfaction, it is necessary to conduct further research including other dimensions for use and complete understanding.