Job enrichment is one method that has been used to increase employee satisfaction and work motivation. job characteristics model has served as the foundation for many job enrichment efforts. In particular, a considerable amount of research has been devoted to the study of the job characteristics-job satisfaction relation. The purpose of this study was to statistically determine, using meta-analysis procedures, the "true" relation between job characteristics and job satisfaction. The role of growth need strength (GNS) as a possible moderator of this relation was also investigated. Results indicated a moderate relation between job characteristics and job satisfaction. This relation is stronger for employees high in GNS. Situational characteristics appear to be more important in determining satisfaction for employees low in GNS.

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