This study will use the Self Determination Theory as its fundamental theoretical framework. The theoretical framework in use is defined as a formal theory which strongly emphasizes intrinsic and extrinsic forms of motivation in terms of the vital role they play in cognitive construction and social development within individuals. Based on literature gathered from Buitendach (2011) intrinsic motivation refers to doing an activity for its own sake. Thus, one goes into a particular activity to enjoy
achieve high level of job performance associated with that of employee job satisfaction. Organization's overall performance greatly depends on employee efficiency and effectiveness. Today Organizations are more more concerned about their human resource and putting their efforts to increase employee satisfaction, In order to enhance employee creativity and job performance. Job satisfaction mostly used as a measure
REVIEW OF LITERATURE Job satisfaction is a versatile topic construct with a variety of definitions and related concepts, which has been studied in a variety of disciplines for many years to now. Many theories and articles of interest to managers, social psychologist and scholars focus on job satisfaction because most people spend their life-time for work, and understanding of factors that increase satisfaction is important to improve the well-being of individuals in this facet of living. There are
Theoretical Frame work The major theories employed here to guide this study are of transformational leadership and job satisfaction. The theories of job satisfaction were proposed by Maslow 's Hierarchy of Needs Theory (1954) and Herzberg 's Two-Factor (motivator hygiene) Theory (1959) whereas the transformational theory was developed by Burns (1979) and Bass (1985). A theoretical framework was developed based on the transformational leadership and job satisfaction theories (Figure 1). As it can
The question of whether CEO in the family-owned company plays such a crucial role in the case of employee satisfaction has been considered for a long time. Hence, for a master’s thesis has been chosen such theme: An investigation on factors affecting satisfaction of employees with special reference to family-owned company - Danos Valuations LLC. The master thesis paper was based on the theoretical background of the research. Family firms - from small local shops and millions of small and medium-sized
model. A theoretical framework is more abstract than a formal or substantive theory (Newman, 2007). It is the starting point of the reference of a research as it suggests and generates the research. A theory is a set of systematically interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that are advanced to explain and predict phenomena (Adams et al). There is a reciprocal relationship between theory and research, as they both help in development of new knowledge. The study on job satisfaction has become
greater job satisfaction. (Amstrong, 2009). Purpose means, reasons behind what the people do and it should be meaningful for the organization. Giving challengers and resources and feedback to employees will increase their productivity continually. As per Pink engaging employees in the activities would give a greatest motivation (Pink, 2012). Murray (1999) has found through the research
increasingly complex, with heightened demands for diverse technical and people skills, intensified global competition and increased time spend on the job. In sales research, job satisfaction is of particular interest to companies because it has been linked to organizational commitment, performance, innovativeness, turnover, customer retention etc. Job satisfaction is considered a strong predictor of overall individual well-being. Sales managers play a significant role in shaping the behaviors and attitudes
to review the current the theoretical studies and concepts in the areas of leadership, staff motivation, job satisfaction, leadership styles, distributed leadership styles, influence of leadership style, principal's leadership style and teachers' effectiveness, and teachers' job satisfaction as affected by principal's leadership style. Each theme will be discussed to elucidate the theoretical foundation for conceptual approach of this study. Leadership Theories This literature review aims
Abstract Job satisfaction is one of the important elements in organizational psychology. Several contributors could be identified in order to enhance the level of jobs satisfaction because higher job satisfaction will lead to better job performance. This study aimed to explore the contributors of job satisfaction among the employees in an oil and gas company in Malaysia. A qualitative approaches was used in this study whereby a focus group interview was conducted on three respondents. A thematic