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Dimensions of Job Satisfaction of Library Professionals: A Qualitative Exploration

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This research is aimed at investigating the underlying causes of job satisfaction of the library staff at a large public university in Malaysia. A qualitative methodology, namely, hermeneutic phenomenology, approach is undertaken with Herzberg’s two-factor theory employed in designing the interview protocol. Twelve full-time librarians take part in the interviews for this purpose. Despite in a few cases, the study reveals a general concord with Herzberg’s reasoning vis-à-vis the factors leading to staff satisfaction or dissatisfaction. One striking feature of the finding relates to the religious values and environment contributing to the staff satisfaction to a great extent. Some recommendations and possible future research areas are also suggested.

DOI: 10.18533/ijbsr.v2i5.97

Authors: Mahbubul Haque, A.N.M. Rezaul Karim, Afia Muqtadir, Shahriyar Anam

Institutions: University of Asia Pacific, International Islamic University Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2148941845

FWCI: 2.626

Cites: 37

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10