The Relationshıp Between Time at Work and Job Satisfaction: an Empirical Study

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between time at work and job satisfaction.  Job satisfaction is considered as satisfaction with work and work environment and satisfaction with financial rewards. Time at work is examined by working intensity and working hours. Data was collected from 185 hotel employees. Results of regression analysis revealed that work intensity is negatively related to satisfaction with work and work environment and satisfaction with financial rewards. Moreover there is no relationship between working hours and job satisfaction.

Keywords

• Work Intensity,Job Satisfaction,Working Hours

İşyerinde Geçirilen Süre ile İş Tatmin Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi Üzerine Bir Araştırma

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı, işyerinde geçirilen sürenin iş tatmini üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Çalışmada iş tatmini, çalışma ve çalışma koşulları ile finansal ödüllere ilişkin tatmin olarak iki ayrı boyutta ele alınırken, işyerinde geçirilen süre, iş yoğunluğu ve çalışma saatleri şeklinde incelenmektedir. Çalışmanın verileri, otel işletmelerinde çalışan 185 işgörenden toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarından elde edilen bulgulara göre iş yoğunluğu, çalışma ve çalışma koşulları ile finansal ödüllere ilişkin iş tatminini negatif yönde etkilerken, çalışma saatlerinin iş tatmini boyutları üzerinde etkisi olmadığı saptanmıştır.

Keywords

• İş Yoğunluğu,İş Tatmini

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