THE IMPACT OF JOB SATISFACTION ON EMPLOYEE JOB PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Job satisfaction and job performance are both very important aspects for companies and employees. Job satisfaction is when the individual feels satisfied enough to perform the job as expected. Job performance is how good or bad an employee actually does his / her job. This study has examined the impact of job satisfaction on the performance of employees in companies and government sector in Saudi Arabia. The study attempted to identify the concept of job performance and job satisfaction, as well as to examine the impact of job performance and job satisfaction. Primary data is collected through an online survey of 100 employees across private and government sector organizations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The results have shown that in general, the employees from both government sector and private sector are satisfied with their job. In addition, results have shown that motivation, salary, leadership and productivity is the key elements in ensuring job satisfaction among the employees.