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Dimensions of Job Satisfaction of Library Professionals: A Qualitative Exploration

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  • Mahbubul Haque

    (Department of Business Administration,University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh)

  • A. N. M. Karim

    (Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,international Islamic university Malaysia (IIUM),,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

  • Afia Muqtadir

    (Department of Business Administration,University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh)

  • Shahriyar Anam

    (Department of Business Administration,University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh)

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.

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  • Mahbubul Haque & A. N. M. Karim & Afia Muqtadir & Shahriyar Anam, 2012. "Dimensions of Job Satisfaction of Library Professionals: A Qualitative Exploration," International Journal of Business and Social Research, LAR Center Press, vol. 2(5), pages 46-62, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:lrc:larijb:v:2:y:2012:i:5:p:46-62
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