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http://dx.doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2021.vol8.no8.0259

The Impact of Extrinsic Work Factors on Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment at Higher Education Institutions in Vietnam  

NGUYEN, Phuong Ngoc Duy (School of Business, International University - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM))
NGUYEN, Linh Le Khanh (School of Business, International University - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM))
LE, Dong Nguyen Thanh (School of Business, International University - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM))
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The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business / v.8, no.8, 2021 , pp. 259-270 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the link between job satisfaction and organizational commitment at higher education institutions (HEIs) in emerging countries such as Vietnam and to determine extrinsic work factors that influence job satisfaction. Higher education is critical for socio-economic growth and the overall development of each country. Hence, an understanding of what motivates employees' actions and attitudes should be obtained before determining the extent of employee satisfaction. The conceptual model was developed by incorporating job satisfaction-related variables, their relationships, and the impact of job satisfaction on organizational commitment. An empirical study was conducted on a study sample of public and private universities, with 316 academics and non-academic employees surveyed. The current study employed the partial least squares structural equation modeling to test the proposed hypotheses. The results reveal a positive and significant relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The findings confirm that extrinsic work factors (job itself, supervision, working conditions, payment, and reward and recognition) have a positive and significant relationship with job satisfaction. Furthermore, the study indicates that employees at HEIs who have a high level of ability utilization and supervisor support are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.
Keywords
Job Satisfaction; Organizational Commitment; Extrinsic Work Factors; Higher Education Institutions; Vietnam;
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