Abstract:
The purpose of the research is to examine the effect of employee promotion practices on job
satisfaction in case of cooperative bank of oromia in east arsi zone district, oromia national
regional state. Specifically this study aims, to find out the reaction of employee on promotional
opportunities available in Bank, to assess how promotion policy affects job satisfaction and to
evaluate the relationship between promotion practice and job satisfaction. A sample of 384
respondents having 318 responses have correctly filled and returned which accounted 83% of
response rate, A questionnaire was distributed to the respondents. The data was collected
through questionnaire and by using descriptive statistics in SPSS Version 26. The result of the
aggregate mean of all promotional opportunities, promotion policy, the relationship between
promotion practice and job satisfaction related items was lies between the range of [3.5 - 4.49]
and it felt high mean range section and used to examine the effect of employee promotion
practices on job satisfaction in case of cooperative bank of oromia. The study found a positive
relationship between promotion practices and job satisfaction. The findings of this research
emphasize the critical role of promotion practices in shaping employee job satisfaction within
the Cooperative Bank of Oromia. By addressing issues such as fairness, transparency, and
meritocracy in promotion policies, organizations can create a more conducive work environment
that fosters employee satisfaction and engagement. This study underscores the pivotal role of
promotion practices in shaping employee perceptions and job satisfaction within Cooperative
Bank of Oromia. It highlights the importance of transparent, merit-based promotion policies in
fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee morale. By understanding and
addressing the factors influencing employee reactions to promotion practices, organizations can
develop more effective strategies for promoting job satisfaction and enhancing overall
organizational performance. It is recommended that the Cooperative Bank of Oromia and
similar organizations focus on promoting transparency, fairness, and meritocracy in their
promotion policies to foster a supportive work environment that promotes employee satisfaction
and organizational success
