Employment Strain and Job Satisfaction in Nigeria: An overview

Rasak, Bamidele and Asamu, Festus and Ogunlade, Peter and Oye, Olubukoye and Oye, Adeniyi Joseph (2020) Employment Strain and Job Satisfaction in Nigeria: An overview. International Journal of Intellectual Discourse (IJID), 3 (2). pp. 743-753. ISSN 2636-4832

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Abstract

Employment strain at work, hierarchical dedication and job satisfaction among employees have, as of late, become the general wonder that specialists are currently eager to contemplate. The quintessence of each organization's work is evolving as it is driven by rapid, creative developments, globalization and monetary interest for improved operational skills. These progressions also benefit both individuals and organizations as they appear to result in increased work pressure and decreased job satisfaction. Based on the assertions therefore, this study examined employment strain and job satisfaction in Nigeria. Employment strain model provided the conceptual framework. The designs were descriptive and exploratory, a qualitative methodology and secondary method of data collection were used to generate information. The study revealed that employment strain has immediate negative impact on job satisfaction. It indicates a conflict of interest between the employer, who wants the employee to work hard, and the employee, who wants the compensation with the minimum effort required. Employment strain has been seen as an antecedent of job satisfaction, which can be induced by work overload, competition, self-esteem and impossible responsibilities; high employment strain has created negative psychological effects (depression), physiological effects (headaches, heart disease) and behavioral effects (absenteeism, substance use) on employees; also a depreciation of job satisfaction will have an effect on the organizational engagement, which will have an impact on the efficiency of their jobs.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	JOSEPH OYE
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2024 08:02
Last Modified:	15 Jan 2024 08:02
URI:	https://eprints.lmu.edu.ng/id/eprint/4598

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