Proposal Presentation

Introduction

- Not much studied

- Topical

- Likely to continue into future

- High level of political interference

- Problem w/ productivity in Govt. Org.

- Affect dev. & productivity of country

- Gender based disparity

- still more graduates looking for govt. job

- Findings - Help take corrective actions

The graduates who passed out

from Sri Lankan government

universities & got the jobs under

Graduate Scheme – 2005, do

satisfy with their current

occupation?

Research Problem/ question

To evaluate job satisfaction of graduates; passed out from

Sri Lankan government universities & got the jobs under

“Graduate scheme -2005”, in terms of,

- Having opportunities to develop/ climb

in carrier ladder

- Satisfaction with salary

- Matching job tasks with qualifications of basic degree

- Too high/ insufficient workload

- When it is necessary, ability to grant

leave easily

Objectives

Literature Review

Job Satisfaction

- Pleasurable emotional state resulting from appraisal of

one’s

job an affective reaction to one’s job; & attitude towards

one’s job

- Is an attitude but points out that researchers should clearly

distinguish objects of cognitive evaluation which are affect

beliefs & behaviors (Weiss,2002)

The Theory ….

- Hackman & Oldham (1975) suggested that jobs differ in the

extent to which they involve 5 core dimensions

1. Skill variety

2. Task identity

3. Task significance

4. Autonomy

5. Task feedback

- If jobs are designed in a way that increases the presence of

these core characteristics 3 critical psychological states can

occur in employees

1. Experienced meaningfulness of work

2. Experienced responsibility for work outcomes

3. Knowledge of results of work activities

- So, when these critical psychological states

are experienced, work motivation & job

satisfaction will be high

- Correlates of job satisfaction – w/ gender

Conceptual Framework

Job satisfaction of Graduates in

Scheme 2005

Workload

- Too high

- Insufficient

Satisfaction with salary

Matching job tasks with

qualifications of basic degree

Having opportunities to

develop/ climb in carrier

ladder

Ability to grant leave easily

HypothesesHypothesis 1

Job satisfaction increases with the opportunities to career development in 2005 graduate scheme employees than non scheme graduates

Hypothesis 2

There is a relationship between salary and job satisfaction of graduates in 2005 graduates scheme

Hypothesis 3

Job satisfaction increases with matching jobs to the qualification of basic degree in 2005 graduate scheme employees than non scheme graduates

Hypothesis 4

There is a relationship between the job satisfaction and assigned work load in 2005 graduate scheme employees.

Hypothesis 5

Job satisfaction is higher with the ability to grant leave in employees in 2005 graduate scheme than non scheme employees.

Methodology

• Sampling– Population- Graduated workforce in Sri Lanka– Sampling frame- List from

Department of Labour &Department of Pension

– Sample size- 200 employees

Methodology contd..

–Sampling methodGraduated Employees

1 Private and Self employment

2 Public

»Schemed graduates

»Non- schemed graduates

Before 2005

After 2005

Methodology contd..

• Measures– Demographic variables• Age, gender, race – direct single questions

Methodology contd..

• Independent variables– Opportunity to climb in carrier ladder • Questionnaire- 5 items (adapted by Jon Citizen )

– Have I planned what I need to do now? and later on? – What support is available to assist me in making it happen? – How do I market myself? – What should I put in my portfolio, résumé or proposal? – Do my interviewing and negotiation skills need improving?

• 5 point Lickert- type scale• 1- dissatisfied/disagree 5- satisfied/agree

Methodology contd..

– Satisfaction with salary–Questionnaire- 2 items

» Whether to satisfy with most recent raise?

» Whether to satisfy with take-home pay?

• 5 point Lickert- type scale

• 1- dissatisfied/disagree 5- satisfied/agree

Methodology contd..

– Matching job task with qualifications• Questionnaire- 2 items

• Does the present job match with degree?

• Is it necessary to add more qualification?

• 5 point Lickert- type scale

• 1- dissatisfied/disagree 5- satisfied/agree

Methodology contd..

– Assigned workload• questionnaire- 2 items

• Is it possible to finish assigned work on time?

• Does the assigned work match with the qualification?

• 5 point Lickert- type scale

• 1- dissatisfied/disagree 5- satisfied/agree

Methodology contd..

– Ability to grant leave easily• questionnaire- 2 items

• Whether agree to have online permission for leave?

• Do you happy with the annual leave days?

• 5 point Lickert- type scale

• 1- dissatisfied/disagree 5- satisfied/agree

Methodology contd..

– Dependent variable• Job satisfaction

– Questionnaire- 5 items (adapted by Linda Gravett)– Do I understand what is expected of me?

– Do I have the resources to successfully complete my job?

– Does my boss care about me as a person?

– Does anyone listen to my opinion?

– Do I have the chance to learn and grow on this job? – Measure- 5 point Likert- type scale

– 1- dissatisfied/ disagree 5- satisfied/agree

Methodology contd..

• Data collection• Using pre- tested questionnaire

• Data Analysing–Multiple regression

References

1. Weiss, H. M. (2002). Deconstructing job satisfaction: separating evaluations,

beliefs and affective experiences. Human Resource Management Review,12,

p.173-194

2. Job satisfaction[online] available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow

%E2%80%99s_hierarchy_of_

needs [Accessed 05th August 2009]

3. Locke, 1976 cited in Brief, A. P., & Weiss, H. M. (2001). Organizational

behavior: affect in the workplace. Annual Review of Psychology, 53, 279-307, p.

282

4. http://www.e-hresources.com/Articles/Dec2002.htm