Moderating Affect of Workplace Spirituality on the Relationship of Job Overload and Job Satisfaction

Abstract

With the increase in market competition and dynamic work environment, work overload seems to have become a common issue suffered by almost every employee. Overload usually results in not only poor health conditions but also mental circumstances. These problems then become a threat to the organizations in the form of poor performance and lack of ability to reach standards. Workplace spirituality is one way to deal with stressful overload conditions. This research deals with the study of moderating affects of workplace spirituality on job overload and employee's satisfaction relationship. Having large piles of work in given targeted time results in employees becoming stressed out from their work as well as their organization. The motive of their job becomes to achieve targets and diminish the creativity within the employees. Workplace spirituality basic dimensions mentioned in this research help one achieve these targets and help employees cope with the symptoms caused by work overload. The research includes three variables, workplace spirituality, job overload, and job satisfaction. The samples of 76 respondents were asked to fill the questionnaire on all the three variables. The final results show interestingly different results then, as conceptualized according to theory. Workplace spirituality also showed to have quite an impact on job satisfaction.

Reducing Deviant Behavior through Workplace Spirituality and Job Satisfaction

“…An earlier study conducted by Milliman et al (2003) among part-time employees revealed significant positive relationships between certain dimensions of spirituality and job satisfaction. Later, other studies have also shown that in organizations where spirituality is respected, employees experience greater job satisfaction (Pawar, 2009;Chawla & Guda, 2010;Altaf & Awan, 2011;Lazar, 2010). Hence, employees whose spiritual needs are fulfilled tend to be more satisfied with their jobs.…”

Duchowość i religijność a wybór zawodu przez młodych ludzi

“…powołania, motywowane dodatkowo czynnikami religijno-duchowymi, przejawiają dużą determinację w wyborze i realizacji zawodu oraz odczuwają nie tylko większą satysfakcję z wykonywanej pracy, lecz także odznaczają się podwyższonym poziomem zadowolenia z obranego kierunku studiów i ścieżki zawodowej (por. Koenig i współpracownicy, 2001;Dik, Sargent i Steger, 2008;Paloutzian i współpra-cownicy, 2010;Duffy, Reid i Dik, 2010;Altaf, Awan, 2011;Park, 2012;Dik, Duffy i Tix, 2012). I tak Miller-Perrin i Thompson (2005;por.…”

Antecedents of Employees’ Turnover Intentions: Evidence from Private Educational Institutions

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