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Employee‘s Satisfaction within the Context of an Organization’s Development: Study Results

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  • Malgorzata Zajdel
  • Malgorzata Michalcewicz-Kaniowska
  • Bartosz Mickiewicz
  • Cosmina Toader

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Purpose: The study's main objective was to assess employee satisfaction at the University of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszcz. Specific objectives included areas of employee satisfaction, assessing the opportunities for professional development, job motivation, and satisfaction, the opinions on the changes necessary to be undertaken at the University to improve job satisfaction. Design/Methodology/Approach: The evaluation study was conducted using a survey questionnaire, which was distributed to the employees using an electronic questionnaire via the Limesurvey system, a traditional paper questionnaire, available at the University's lodges, and in a downloadable version available via the INTRA network. Conclusions: The study showed that the respondents are satisfied, among others, with their professional development at the University, the possibility of using their abilities or competencies, and their achievements. Practical implications: The study also showed that the respondents are satisfied with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, new skills, and self-fulfillment. In this group of questions, the university employees surveyed rate employment stability the lowest. It is insufficient for 22.32% of the respondents, while for 22.03%, it is sufficient. Originality/value Satisfaction testing is a valuable tool for streamlining the organization and increasing employee satisfaction.

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  • Malgorzata Zajdel & Malgorzata Michalcewicz-Kaniowska & Bartosz Mickiewicz & Cosmina Toader, 2021. "Employee‘s Satisfaction within the Context of an Organization’s Development: Study Results," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(Special 3), pages 1-10.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxiv:y:2021:i:special3:p:1-10
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    Keywords

    Job satisfaction; job contentment; development in an organization.;
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    JEL classification:

    • A13 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Social Values
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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