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Global comparisons of job satisfaction across occupational categories

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  • Maureen Snow Andrade
  • Jonathan H. Westover

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Purpose - Job satisfaction has positive outcomes for individuals and organizations. These include decreased turnover and conflict, increased productivity, improved work quality and creativity and innovation. Determinants entail work–life balance, advancement and development opportunities, relationships with co-workers and managers, working conditions and intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, among others. Understanding these determinants across workers and contexts is critical for effective management and the achievement of organizational goals. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach - This study, based on data from the International Social Survey Program, examines the impact of various aspects of work-life balance, rewards and work relations on job satisfaction across occupations. Findings - Findings indicate more differences than similarities among countries and occupations with workers in managerial and professional positions experiencing the highest job satisfaction levels. Originality/value - Although extensive research has documented the benefits and determinants of job satisfaction, it has not focused on global comparisons across occupational categories.

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  • Maureen Snow Andrade & Jonathan H. Westover, 2020. "Global comparisons of job satisfaction across occupational categories," Evidence-based HRM, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 8(1), pages 38-59, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ebhrmp:ebhrm-09-2019-0086
    DOI: 10.1108/EBHRM-09-2019-0086
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