Examining Job Engagement Components Predict Employee Job Satisfaction: A Case Study from Central Thailand
Keywords:
Job Engagement Components, Job SatisfactionAbstract
This study investigated the relationship between job engagement and job satisfaction among employees at an electricity-generating firm in Central Thailand. The research specifically analyzed four components of job engagement: empowerment, teamwork and collaboration, growth and development, and support and recognition. Data was collected from 348 employees using a structured questionnaire. Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analyses revealed that statistically significant relationships existed between all components of job engagement and job satisfaction. Growth and development emerged as the most significant predictor of job satisfaction. These findings underscore the strategic value of fostering employee engagement to enhance job satisfaction and improve organizational performance. Practical implications include the need for participative management practices, tailored employee development programs, and recognition systems to sustain workforce motivation and retention.
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