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Organizational and Sociodemographic Determinants of Job Satisfaction in the Czech Republic
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Abstract This study examines the effect of personal and work-related factors on job satisfaction based on a sample from the Czech Republic. The study, which was based on a questionnaire survey of 1,776 respondents in organizations in the Czech Republic, proposed a number of hypotheses related to demographic ... view more
This study examines the effect of personal and work-related factors on job satisfaction based on a sample from the Czech Republic. The study, which was based on a questionnaire survey of 1,776 respondents in organizations in the Czech Republic, proposed a number of hypotheses related to demographic and organizational variables and tests using ANOVA. Results of the data analysis revealed similarities to findings in Western countries, in which men show higher job satisfaction than women. Age does not seem to have a significant effect on job satisfaction. There is low job satisfaction in public/governmental organizations and among young people entering the job market. It is suggested that it is necessary to develop a human resources strategy for the public/governmental sector that will not only increase its social prestige but also increase positive feelings among its employees. The need to better prepare undergraduates for the demands of the job market is also discussed.... view less
Keywords
post-socialist country; demographic factors; private sector; Czech Republic; public sector; organizational culture; working conditions; gender-specific factors; social factors; job satisfaction
Classification
Occupational Research, Occupational Sociology
Applied Psychology
Free Keywords
personal factors; work-related factors
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 1-12
Journal
Sage Open (2014)
ISSN
2158-2440
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed