Creating job satisfaction in Africa: A case study from Mozambique

Sartorius, Kurt; Nuez, Andres Merino de la; Carmichael, Teresa

doi:10.1080/0376835x.2011.570072

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“…Mueller et al, 2009;Noordin and Jusoff, 2010) or polycentric studies concerning what determines job satisfaction in various countries (e.g. Sartorius et al, 2011;Alas and Edwards, 2011), or they compared the level of job satisfaction among various diversity groups (e.g. Shore et al, 2009;Strydom and van Eeden, 2013).…”

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Job satisfaction in the multicultural environment of multinational corporations

Rozkwitalska¹,

Basińska

2015

Baltic Journal of Management

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Purpose – Since prior research into the effects of multiculturalism on job satisfaction in multinational corporations (MNCs) is rather scant and inconclusive, the purpose of this paper is to review the literature and explain why these results are inconsistent as well as propose a new model aimed at responding to these irregularities. Design/methodology/approach – In the narrative review of the prior research and the proposed model the authors discuss how multicultural settings influence job satisfaction. A Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) lens is applied to the model. Findings – The effect of multiculturalism on job satisfaction is inconsistent, i.e. the authors concluded that multiculturalism may be positively related to the cognitive component, yet it appears to be negatively associated with the affective one. By applying a POS lens, the proposed model broadens the view on job satisfaction and its links with multiculturalism. Practical implications – The authors’ model suggests that managers in MNCs should both enhance employees’ positive attitudes towards their job as well as foster positive emotions at work. They should exhibit more concern for employees’ affective states and how they affect cross-cultural interactions. Managers of MNCs need to boost thriving as it benefits both employees themselves and their organizations. Social implications – Since today’s societies are becoming more and more multicultural, there is a need to increase individuals’ awareness of plausible positive outcomes flowing from multiculturalism, exchange views and experience among diverse individuals and ensure the conditions in which individuals can thrive. Originality/value – By applying a POS lens to the analysis, the authors attempt to intertwine the positives experienced at work that appear to be associated with MNCs’ multicultural settings, namely job satisfaction and emotional balance. The results may contribute to the literature on job satisfaction in MNCs with regard to multiculturalism.

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Job satisfaction in the multicultural environment of multinational corporations

Rozkwitalska¹,

Basińska

2015

Baltic Journal of Management

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“… Macedonia: impact of coping strategies and helpful work environment on job satisfaction (Sardzoska and Tang, 2012).  Mozambique: variables influencing job satisfaction in the workplace of a multinational company (Sartorius et al 2011).  Pakistan: impact of work-life balance on job satisfaction (Malik et al 2010).…”

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“…They analyzed nonpanel longitudinal data from the International Social Survey Program on Work Orientations across different countries for 1997 and 2005 and found that the respondents from different countries share similarities in terms of what satisfies them in their jobs, but emphasis placed on these factors vary for some countries. (2) Sartorius et al (2011) examined variables that influenced job satisfaction in the workplace of a multinational company operating in Mozambique and concluded that to be more successful 'foreign' management practice should be adapted to the local culture.…”

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What Job will Bring Satisfaction? An Analysis based on Responses of Students Studying Business in Kazakhstan

Frolova¹

2014

EJBM

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This research sheds a light on an under-researched topic of job satisfaction in Kazakhstan. Young people, who today are pursuing their bachelor degree, but tomorrow will start working, were chosen as a sample. This article should be especially interesting to employers because it reveals which factors -among those that potentially contribute to job satisfaction -will bring the expected effect in Kazakhstan and thus are worthy of investments. The study is based on the survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in the years 2005-2012 among U.S. employees. The results of the study suggest that rating list of factors that mostly contribute to job satisfaction, which was compiled on the basis of the answers provided by the respondents from Kazakhstan, is quite different from the rating lists of factors mostly contributing to job satisfaction of U.S. employees.

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Human Resource Management and Employee Relations in Angola: Challenges and Opportunities

Silva

2023

Employee Relations and Trade Unions in Africa

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Creating job satisfaction in Africa: A case study from Mozambique

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

Job satisfaction in the multicultural environment of multinational corporations

Job satisfaction in the multicultural environment of multinational corporations

What Job will Bring Satisfaction? An Analysis based on Responses of Students Studying Business in Kazakhstan

Human Resource Management and Employee Relations in Angola: Challenges and Opportunities

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