A Theoretical and Conceptual Analysis of Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is a collection of feelings that an individual holds towards his or her job. Job satisfaction represents an attitude rather than a behavior. The reaction one has toward the job is identified job satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Job satisfaction is a personal reaction, an emotional, and state. The expression job satisfaction covers the satisfaction derived from being engaged in work or in any pursuit of a higher order; it is essentially related to human needs and their fulfillment through work. Job satisfaction is a person’s attitude towards the job. Positive attitudes towards the job are equivalent to job satisfaction whereas negative attitudes towards the job are equivalent to job dissatisfaction. Satisfaction is derived from the extent to which actual rewards fall short, meet or exceed the individual’s perceived level of equitable rewards. If the actual rewards meet or exceed perceived equitable rewards, the individual will feel satisfied; if these are less than equitable rewards, he will be dissatisfied.

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