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http://dx.doi.org/10.14578/jkfs.2014.103.2.270

A Study on Job Satisfaction and Its Related Variables of Forest Interpreters  

Son, Ji Won (Forest Welfare Division, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Ha, Si Yeon (Forest Welfare Division, Korea Forest Research Institute)
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Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science / v.103, no.2, 2014 , pp. 270-277 More about this Journal
Abstract
This research analyzed job satisfaction for improvement in job satisfaction of forest interpreters and effective management. Interpreters felt satisfied with their job with a mean satisfaction score 3.41 out of 5 but unsatisfied with pay and job benefits. Job satisfaction showed significant differences in interpreting field, agencies and working period. Results from factor analysis, job satisfaction classified into four factors; team atmosphere, level of compensation, job conflict and working environment. And interpreters more satisfied in team atmosphere and working condition than level of compensation and job conflict. Also this study showed related variables to job satisfaction. Team atmosphere was related with working period and agency, the level of compensation was also related with agency and the working environment is in relation to agency and interpreting field.
Keywords
variables related to job satisfaction; team atmosphere; working environment;
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