International Journal of Education and Psychological Research

(Print and Online Peer Reviewed Journal)


Print - ISSN: 2349 - 0853
e - ISSN: 2279 - 0179

VOLUME 3 - ISSUE 3

(September 2014)

Job Satisfaction among University AcademicianA Case study of Private University in NCR


Authors: [1] Dr. Kirti Agarwal [2] Ms. Meenakshi Sharma

Pages: 1-5

Abstract:

In this era of Globalization, Job Satisfaction is the basic need of the employees. Employee productivity is also directly proportionate to the job satisfaction. Several previous researched has been done on the job satisfaction of corporate sectors, however very few studies has been done and been focused for the job satisfaction of the academicians of new private universities. Hence there is the necessity on this need and therefore this study is considered at this time. Satisfied and happy staffs in the workforce are required for organizations that have goals. Seeing the large number of private universities, it is very important any private university to achieve its strategic goal. To attain these strategic goals universities would depend on their capacity to attract, retain and maintain competent and satisfied staff into its employment. The university being an institution of higher education and learning which provides the manpower for National development therefore cannot afford to neglect the need and work satisfaction of their employees. In order to translate the theory into practice of their comprehensive courses these universities provide platform for students. They conduct training in all programme as they have been funded by government to enhance these activities. Inspite of these facts and backgrounds lecturers are currently facing many challenges. Also, communication barriers are also a point of dissatisfaction where academicians feel that there involvement is too less in decision making because superiors take decisions without involving them which in turn creates additional negative work environment. The above mentioned factors describe the attitude of academicians towards their work and their levels of job satisfaction. However organizational climate differ from one university to another. Organizational climate with mixed feelings are characterized by unchallenging jobs, lack of feedback about performance and evaluation exercise , lack of recognition of work done , basic infrastructure that make work environment difficult for employees to carry out duties, poor communication , lack of staff development activities etc.Job satisfaction is a complex concept which again mean different meanings to different people. The cumulative results of comparison between the job given to an employee and their desires in various areas are been overall calculated as job satisfaction factors. satisfaction can influence the behaviour of the employees within their organization.Here we will intend to find out that whether organizational climate can lead to job satisfaction or job dissatisfaction and whether the managers can create an environment that can lead to job satisfaction and motivation to achieve their ultimate goals and objectives. Job Satisfaction: As per Locke ,the term job satisfaction refers to an individual’s pleasurable or positive state toward his/ her job.Job satisfaction is related with the five specific dimensions of the job; pay, the work itself, promotion, opportunities, supervision and co-workers.When people speak of employee attitude, they mean job satisfaction..In fact, if we see these two terms attitude and job satisfaction seems to be interchangeably. Thus, job satisfaction means a good or positive attitude or feelings towards one’s job.There are three important dimensions to Job Satisfaction.These are: First, Job satisfaction being an emotional response to a job cannot be seen. Second, Job Satisfaction is often determined by how satisfactorily outcomes meet or exceed one’s expectations. Third, Job satisfaction represents represents an employee attitudes towards five specific dimensions of the job; pay, the work itself, promotion, opportunities, supervision and coworkers.