Compensation as a motivating factor of job satisfaction and performance

Abstract

The attitude that employees have towards their job is well believed to have an influence on their performance. This study investigated the influence of job satisfaction on employees’ performance. Herzberg’s two-factor hygiene and motivation theory was used to explain employees' motivation for best performance. A cross-sectional survey design in the form of a structured questionnaire was used to randomly sample one hundred (100) employees of the University of Zululand, South Africa. Descriptive and correlation analysis were used to analyze the collected data. The findings indicate that job satisfaction does not influence employees’ performance. The study concludes that UNIZULU employees enjoy their roles despite the unsatisfactory benefits attached. In spite of the unsatisfactory level of benefits, they perform their duties effortlessly. This research contributes to research-based knowledge that will assist universities’ management in identifying the factors that will enhance employees’ performance.

The Role of Compensation on Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance and Organisational Performance

“…This gives an implication that organisations with better compensation practices are more likely to improve job satisfaction of their respective employees. This finding is consistent with the findings of Muguongo et al (2015); Salisu et al (2015) and Adanlawo et al (2023). Compensation is paramount to job satisfaction since it is one of important factors that employees consider before joining any organisation and how long they will stay in an organisation.…”

“…Similarly, study of Salisu et al (2015) which was done in Nigeria among public sector construction workers reported substantial and considerable correlation between pay and job fulfillment. Surprisingly, a recent study by Adanlawo et al (2023) indicated a detrimental connection between pay and job satisfaction. Possible explanation is presence of unattractive compensation in a situation where employees have other reasons to be satisfied.…”

“…A satisfied employee is considered an important asset that has to be retained at all costs. The literature explains how compensation is paramount in boosting workers' job satisfaction in various organisations (Adanlawo et al, 2023;Salisu et al, 2015). On the other hand, employee and organisational performance is also another area of concern globally.…”

Pengaruh Produktivitas Kerja, Posisi Jabatan, Pendidikan, Dan Sifat Pekerjaan Terhadap Besarnya Kompensasi Yang Diberikan Pada Karyawan PT.INDOLIMA Perkasa Cabang Palembang Periode 2018 - 2022

“…Dengan demikian kompensasi menjadi faktor penting dalam dunia kerja karena memainkan peran penting dalam memotivasi karyawan dan mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja mereka. Beberapa penelitian telah menunjukkan bahwa kompensasi memiliki efek positif dan signifikan pada kepuasan kerja (Adanlawo et al, 2023) Ketika karyawan merasa bahwa mereka diberi kompensasi yang adil untuk pekerjaan mereka, itu meningkatkan kepuasan mereka secara keseluruhan dengan pekerjaan mereka. Hal ini, pada gilirannya, mengarah pada tingkat motivasi dan kinerja yang lebih tinggi (Pudjiarti et al, 2023).…”