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Level of Stress and Job Satisfaction among Call Operators: A Case of Malaysian Telecommunication Sector

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  • Mumtaz Ali Memon

    (Department of Management and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Perak, Malaysia,)

  • Hiram Ting

    (Institute of Borneo Studies, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia)

  • Rohani Salleh

    (Department of Management and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Perak, Malaysia,)

  • Jati Kasuma Ali

    (Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia,)

  • YusmanYacob

    (Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia.)

Abstract

The study aims to identify the level of stress and job satisfaction among call operators (COs) in Malaysia. It also explores COs views on the factors affecting their stress level and job satisfaction. This research is based on a case study of a telecommunication contact centre. A mixed-methods design was employed whereby a survey questionnaire was completed by 113 COs, and two in-depth interviews were conducted. The results indicate the reasons and potential outcomes of high level stress and low job satisfaction among COs. Stressful working environment, poor supervisory support, and heavy workload are found to be key factors affecting COs high level of stress and low job satisfaction. As such the study provides valuable insights to researchers and practitioners.

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  • Mumtaz Ali Memon & Hiram Ting & Rohani Salleh & Jati Kasuma Ali & YusmanYacob, 2016. "Level of Stress and Job Satisfaction among Call Operators: A Case of Malaysian Telecommunication Sector," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 6(3), pages 442-447.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ3:2016-03-5
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    Keywords

    Contact Centre; Call Operators; Job Satisfaction; Stress; Mixed-method Design;
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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