Abstract:
Employee Job satisfaction refers to that job related activities expected of an employee and how well
employees deliver on them. Employee job satisfaction is associated with how people perceive, think, and
feel their jobs. The main objective of this study is to investigate the determinants of employee’s job
satisfaction in Ejersa Lafo public sectors. The mixed approach, both qualitative and quantitative
approach is used in order to meet the objectives of the study on determinants of employee job satisfaction.
Out of 453 the total employees of 32 sectors, 202 employees were selected as sample size using simple
random sampling technique. The study utilized cross-sectional in the logic that all relevant data were
collected at a single point in time. The primary instrument used for gathering data for the study is the
questionnaire. The questionnaire were designed in open and close ended patterns and administered. The
results of the study were analyzed using percentages, mean and standard deviation. The findings of the
study indicated that demographic socio-economic variables have positive correlation ships with job
satisfaction of employees. In addition the job satisfaction indicators significantly correlated with job
satisfaction of employees. The overall test (ANOVA test) showed career progress, good pay and benefit,
work condition and environment, relationship with coworkers, good supervisor /leader statistically
significant predictors of employees’ job satisfaction. Further the result of multiple linear regression
revealed that pay and benefit, work condition, environment, good relationship with co-workers, good
supervisor are statistically significant except career progress. The study indicated that the respondents
are not fully satisfied with their nature of job. In order to enhance the organization should look further in
the nature of the job that may affect employees’ attitude and pave the way to make positive changes and
improve employee attitude for a higher job satisfaction.
