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Motivators and its impacts on job satisfaction in FDI companies - A case study of Eurowindow Vietnam

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  • Tri Ho Thanh

    (FaME, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic based at Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.)

  • Ngoc-Tan Nguyen

    (FaME, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic based at Hanoi University, Vietnam)

  • Gregar Aleš

    (FaME, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic)

  • Pavelkova Drahomira

    (FaME, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic)

Abstract

This study investigates the factors motivating workers and their levels of job satisfaction at Eurowindow Vietnam – an FDI company in the furniture industry based in Hochiminh City, Vietnam. Data for this study were collected by a surveying 202 office workers of the company. A Likert-scale response format questionnaire was used to identify employment attitudes and job satisfaction. The research was carried out based on the theoretical aspects of job satisfaction. Cronbach’s alpha and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) were deployed to test the unidimensionality, reliability, and validity of measurement scales. Correlation analysis was carried out to estimate the relation between dependent and independent variables, and within the independent ones. Moreover, multiple regression analysis was adopted to test the hypotheses of the study. The level of job satisfaction was measured by seven dimensions, namely payment, promotion, supervisor, co-workers, work itself, benefits and work environment. The research results showed that work itself, promotion, payment, and supervisor have significant influences on job satisfaction. Findings of this study provide necessary knowledge for the leadership of Eurowindow Vietnam in boosting job satisfaction of their staff. Other FDI enterprises with the same development level may find these results applicable for their organizations. Recommendations for future research are also presented at the end of the study.

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  • Tri Ho Thanh & Ngoc-Tan Nguyen & Gregar Aleš & Pavelkova Drahomira, 2020. "Motivators and its impacts on job satisfaction in FDI companies - A case study of Eurowindow Vietnam," Management & Marketing, Sciendo, vol. 15(1), pages 109-124, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:manmar:v:15:y:2020:i:1:p:109-124:n:7
    DOI: 10.2478/mmcks-2020-0007
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