The Impact of the Working Environment on Employee Job Satisfaction at Liuzhou City Vocational College, Guangxi, China
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https://doi.org/10.55164/ecbajournal.v18i1.276081Keywords:
Working environment, Job satisfaction, Employees in Liuzhou City Vocational College of GuangxiAbstract
The purpose of this study was 1) to assess the perceived importance of the working environment among employees, 2) to evaluate their level of job satisfaction, and 3) to examine the influence of the working environment on job satisfaction among employees at Liuzhou City Vocational College in Guangxi, China. The sample consisted of 300 employees, including full-time and contract teachers who have worked for more than one year at Liuzhou City Vocational College in Guangxi Province in 2023, selected using a quota sampling method. Data was collected through an online questionnaire administered via WeChat and the Specify platform. The study provided actionable insights that are directly applicable to improving employee satisfaction and operational efficiency within the college. Both descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted, with multiple regression analysis used to interpret the results.
The results indicated that all factors were rated as highly important, with the priority being organization policy, followed by relationships with co-workers, and job safety and security ranked as the least important. Overall, the job satisfaction of employees was also found to be at a high level. Additionally, the multiple regression analysis revealed that all elements of the working environment positively influenced employee job satisfaction at the 0.05 significance level. The most influential element was the relationships and management style of supervisors. Organizations can utilize these findings as guidelines for developing or improving the working environment to enhance employee satisfaction and efficiency.
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