DETERMINANTS OF EMPLOYEE’S JOB SATISAFCTION: (The Case of Wonji Sugar Factory)

Abstract

Job satisfaction is important in enhancing employee’s productivity. Accordingly, the main objective of this research was to identify factors that determine employees’ job satisfaction. To realize the objective of the research, both primary and secondary data sources were employed. Data was collected from 70 respondents who were chosen using stratified random sampling. To analyze the data both descriptive and inferential statistics were used. As inferential analysis multiple linear regression was used. As a dependent variable employee job satisfaction was used. As independent variable pay and benefit, promotion opportunity, strong relationships with supervision and coworkers, working environment, and trust in leadership were used. Accordingly, the findings revealed that pay and benefit, promotion opportunity, strong relationships with supervision and coworkers, working environment, and trust in leadership are important determinants of employees’ job satisfaction. Therefore, greater emphasis should be placed on factors identified above to enhance the employees’ satisfaction at Wonji sugar factory.