Determining the Relationship Between Job Burnout and Employee Productivity

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The progress and rebound of organizations depends on their productivity. Many factors affect the organization's productivity; identifying these factors the organization's deterrence can be prevented. In this study, the relationship between job burnout and employee productivity has been investigated. Methods: This research is applied and its statistical population is 1265 people in Shariati and Kharazi hospitals. 294 of these employees were selected by Convenience sampling method considering the Cochran formula. Data was collected using the Maslach Burnout Standard Questionnaire and Hersey and Goldsmith Human Resources productivity Standard Questionnaire. Pearson correlation test and SPSS18 was used to analyze the data. Results: The results of data analysis showed that burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment with-0.82,-0.86,-0.83 and-0.85 correlation values, respectively, have a reverse and meaningful relationship with employee productivity of Shariati and kharazmi Hospitals employees. Conclusion: Since the results showed that burnout and its dimensions have a significant relationship with productivity of Shariati and Kharazmi Hospitals in Isfahan, it is necessary for organizations to apply measures to reduce the feeling of burnout in the staff. The results of this study are consistent with the results of other studies. At the end of the study, were presented several research proposals based on the results of the study.

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