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Relationship between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Private Bank Employees

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  • Rahman, Md. Mostafijur

    (Department of Business Administration, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Alamdanga Road, Chuadanga-7200, BANGLADESH)

  • Chowdhury, Md. Razwan Hasan Khan

    (Department of Sociology, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Alamdanga Road, Chuadanga-7200, BANGLADESH)

  • Islam, Md. Amirul

    (Department of English, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Alamdanga Road, Chuadanga-7200, BANGLADESH)

  • Tohfa, Mst. Ummay

    (Department of English, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Alamdanga Road, Chuadanga-7200, BANGLADESH)

  • Kader, Md. Abdul Latif

    (Department of Sociology, First Capital University of Bangladesh, Alamdanga Road, Chuadanga-7200, BANGLADESH)

  • Ahmed, Alim Al Ayub

    (School of Accounting, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, CHINA)

  • Donepudi, Praveen Kumar

    (Enterprise Architect, Information Technology, UST-Global, Inc., Ohio, USA)

Abstract

In this competitive business world, a satisfied employee is the prime asset of any business organization, as an employee’s satisfaction can ensure continuous growth. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is any significant relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and job satisfaction of private bank employees in Bangladesh. By using Yamane's (1967) formula, the study consisted of 56 (male 89.3% and female 10.7%) respondents, and it used semi-structured questionnaires containing pre-coded and open-ended questions. All questions were rated with the Likert 5-point scale. As all the variables used in this study (both dependent and independent) were categorical, the Chi-square test was used to assess the relationship. In this study, significant relations were found between some demographic characteristics, such as sex, age, salary, and family income, with job satisfaction indicators: participation in decision-making, training facilities, and increased knowledge and capacity. Education and geographic location did not significantly correlate with job satisfaction indicators. Around 92.5% of male employees reported that the current organization helped to increase their knowledge and working capacity (p

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  • Rahman, Md. Mostafijur & Chowdhury, Md. Razwan Hasan Khan & Islam, Md. Amirul & Tohfa, Mst. Ummay & Kader, Md. Abdul Latif & Ahmed, Alim Al Ayub & Donepudi, Praveen Kumar, 2020. "Relationship between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Private Bank Employees," American Journal of Trade and Policy, Asian Business Consortium, vol. 7(2), pages 65-72.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:ajotap:0034
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    1. Rahman, Md. Mostafijur & Hussain, Md. Tuhin & Moon, Shahnaz Parvin & Tisha, Monika Mehjabeen & Lima, Mumtahina Tahsin, 2021. "Impact of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) on Organizational Performance: A Study from the Perspective of Bangladesh," American Journal of Trade and Policy, Asian Business Consortium, vol. 8(3), pages 225-230.
    2. Banu, Mst. Hasna & Sayaduzzaman, Md. & Sil, Subhash Chandra, 2021. "The Impact of Credit Risk Management Indicators on Profitability Attributes: Evidence from the State-Owned Commercial Banks in Bangladesh," American Journal of Trade and Policy, Asian Business Consortium, vol. 8(3), pages 215-224.

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    Keywords

    Job Satisfaction; Chi-Square Test; Demographic Characteristics; Private Bank Employees; Bangladesh;
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    JEL classification:

    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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