Lathan And Locke Theory Of Job Satisfaction

According to Lathan and Locke (1976), job satisfaction refers to a pleasurable and positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one’s job performance or experience. Job satisfaction comes as a result of employee’s perception of the work itself is seen as either satisfactorily done or core to the institution or a company. From the stated definition, there are main aspects that can be studied on job satisfaction. The first is that this is an emotional response to the prevailing job situation. It cannot be touched or seen, just inference. Secondly, it is a determination of the employees work, whether the minimum bar has been met or just dismally done. These are expectations from the bosses from the work done by employees. In case employees

These can be in terms of salaries and remuneration, coworkers, opportunities and work itself. It is clear that job satisfaction depends on a number of issues. It depends on economic, cultural and social ties that are there in any given company. Every employee does his/her duty to satisfy his/her pressing needs and failure to do so will lead to less satisfaction and shift to another job that may be rewarding better. Labor wages that appear to be low as compared to other jobs coupled with the lack of job security and status affect adversely job satisfaction. The absence of motivation makes job satisfaction null and void item be talked about. Lesser known too is the fact this translates to poor performance in targets set by the

Two-factor theory or rather well known as Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, states that a couple of factors in every workplace leads to job satisfaction while others may lead to dissatisfaction. Motivational factors lead to job satisfaction while hygiene factors lead to job dissatisfaction. Cargill Inc. meets the motivation factors which consists of growth of employee, achievement appraisals, work, advancement, and responsibility.
Performance management is mainly the process that defines, measures, appraises, and provides feedback and improving performance. It is the actions that overlook to every organization in terms of goal achievements and consistency that targets set are met. Cargill meets the above-stated ideas, hence, a great company to render service in, for the better times of every worker in the company. References:
Becker, T.E,; Randal, D.M, & Riegel, C.D.(1995).The multidimensional view of commitment and theory of reasoned action: A comparative evaluation: Journal of Management 21 (4),