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Definition: According to Organizational Behavior, job satisfaction is a person’s evaluation of his or her job and work context. Job satisfaction is also an ethical issue that influences the organization’s reputation in the community. (McShane, S., & Von Glinow, M., 2015)

Summary: The article titled “Employee attitudes and job satisfaction” identifies three major gaps between HR practices and the scientific research in the area of employee attitudes in general and the most focal employee attitude in particular job satisfaction.

Discussion: The causes of employee attitudes, the results of positive or negative job satisfaction, and how to measure influence employee attitudes. These are the three major gaps this articles touches on. In the first gap, it discusses a dispositional influence which has an impact on a person’s job satisfaction. Although the article does not go into detail as to how dispositions affect job satisfaction. The articles states various research has proven there is a relationship between disposition or personality and job satisfaction. Cultural influences are another influence of job satisfaction and work situation influences. In this article it states research has shown job satisfaction is linked between the nature of the work is one of the most important job facets. The article stated in order to find job satisfaction one must understand what causes a person to be satisfied in their job; the nature of the work should be the first place to focus.

            The second gap focuses on the results of positive or negative job satisfaction. The article does a study on job satisfaction and job performance. The article states this is a controversial history. Research has shown if the worker is happy the worker is more productive. Although the article mentions earlier research stated otherwise. The article goes on to talk about job satisfaction and life satisfaction; this pertains to spillover, segmentation and compensation. This research is based on one conclusion that organizations do not have as much control over job satisfaction due to job satisfaction can be a result of spillover of their life satisfaction. However, organization must continue to show support in addressing low job satisfaction. The article discusses job satisfaction and withdrawal behaviors. Several studies have shown that dissatisfied employees are more likely to quit their jobs and be absent more than employee who are satisfied with their jobs.

            The third gap focuses on how to measure and influence employee attitudes. In order to measure employee attitudes you can use several methods such as interviewing, surveys or contact a focus group. In order to increase job satisfaction the research must be reviewed and measured by strengths and weaknesses of the organization. The article states once effective analysis is received appropriate action can be taken in order to understand and take action to improve employee attitudes and job satisfaction. Furthermore, this article states ongoing research is still needed in order to provide more understanding of the effects of employee attitudes and job satisfaction in organizations. (Saari, L. M., & Judge, T. A., 2004)  

Biblical Support: Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24) In your job, your satisfaction comes through the Lord not through men. I felt this was a great message relating to job satisfaction. If you are pleasing to the Lord you will be happy in all that you do.

Reference

Saari, L. M., & Judge, T. A. (2004). Employee attitudes and job satisfaction. Human Resource Management, 43(4), 395-407. doi:10.1002/hrm.20032

McShane S., & Von Glinow, M (2015). Organizational Behavior (7th ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.