The Relationship between Organizational Learning Capability and Job Satisfaction

Abstract

The effectiveness and productivity of an organization depends on its staff and if they don't be satisfied from their job, continues of living for such organization is impossible. One of the important factors which influence on job satisfaction, is an organizational learning capability (OLC). So, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between organizational learning capability and its dimensions (experimentation, risk taking, interaction with the external environment, dialogue and participative decision making) with job satisfaction. The results of study show that there is a positive relationship between organizational learning capability with job satisfaction. Furthermore, the results revealed the five dimensions of organizational learning capability (experimentation, risk taking, interaction with the external environment, dialogue and participative decision making) had positive relationship with job satisfaction.

Determinants of Job Satisfaction in Higher Education Sector: Empirical Insights from Malaysia

“…This study also indicated that organizational learning has a significant positive effect on job satisfaction and it was supported by several previous studies (Egan et al, 2004;Jolodar & Jolodar, 2012;Razali et al, 2013;Rose, Kumar, & Pak, 2005). Rowden and Conine (2005) investigated the effect of organizational learning on job satisfaction and found a significant positive relationship between both variables.…”

“…Previous researches reported that organizational learning is associated with job satisfaction (Egan, Yang, & Bartlett, 2004;Emami et al, 2012;Jolodar & Jolodar, 2012;Razali et al, 2013). Chang and Lee (2007) revealed that the promotion of organizational learning can increase job satisfaction.…”

“…According to Arnold and Silvester (2005), organizations should emphasize on job satisfaction among their employees to maintain long term performance. Jolodar and Jolodar (2012) demonstrated that job satisfaction is directly linked with human resources development and employee productivity. As a result, higher levels of job satisfaction will boost productivity and ultimately organizational elevation.…”

Influence of engagement, work-environment, motivation, organizational learning, and supportive culture on job satisfaction.

“…The study was on information technology (IT) employees in the United States. Another study conducted by Jolodar & Jolodar (2012) concluded that there is a positive relationship between organizational learning and job satisfaction. It was also discovered that organizational leaning was positively influenced by job satisfaction, a study among academic staff in a private university in Malaysia by Moradi, Almutairi, Idrus and Emami (2013).…”

“…Job satisfaction among employees and workforce is a crucial element of organizational success especially in managing the human resources of the organization (Zahari et al, 2020;Gitoho, 2015). There are a few factors that can affect job satisfaction for instance, Jolodar and Jolodar (2012) proved that job satisfaction was related with employee productivity and human resources development. Based on a study conducted by (Lo & Ramayah, 2011) there are several elements that linked to job satisfaction.…”