Job Satisfaction Among Executive Level at a Local Bank

Job Satisfaction Among Executive Level at a Local Bank

The purpose of this study is to examine and gain a better understanding of job satisfaction among executive level at AmBank (M) Berhad, Region 1 (Penang, Kedah & Perlis). Data were collected from AmBank (M) Berhad, Region 1. Questionnaires were used and analyzed using Statistical Package for Soc...

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Main Author: Nor'azam , Ismail
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Published: 2012
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HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management
Employment
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Nor'azam , Ismail
Job Satisfaction Among Executive Level at a Local Bank
description The purpose of this study is to examine and gain a better understanding of job satisfaction among executive level at AmBank (M) Berhad, Region 1 (Penang, Kedah & Perlis). Data were collected from AmBank (M) Berhad, Region 1. Questionnaires were used and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 19. Using correlation analysis, it was found that there was a significant relationship between the independent variables, namely leadership of management, salary (pay) and career advancement with the dependent variable, employees’ job satisfaction. Among the independent variables, leadership of management was found to be the factor which influenced most significantly employees’ job satisfaction in AmBank (M) Berhad, Region 1.
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