A Study of Workforce Demographics and Job Satisfaction

This study examines the relationships between workforce demographics and employees’ job satisfaction at Resorts World Bhd in Wisma Genting, Kuala Lumpur. This main purpose of this research was to see the demographics factors influence an individual’s job satisfaction such as age, gender, occupation...

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Main Author:	Loh, Hui Szu
Format:	Thesis
Language:	eng eng
Published:	2012
Subjects:	HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment
Online Access:	https://etd.uum.edu.my/3026/1/Loh_Hui_Szu.pdf https://etd.uum.edu.my/3026/3/Loh_Hui_Szu.pdf
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description	This study examines the relationships between workforce demographics and employees’ job satisfaction at Resorts World Bhd in Wisma Genting, Kuala Lumpur. This main purpose of this research was to see the demographics factors influence an individual’s job satisfaction such as age, gender, occupation level, education level and income. This study was done over 60 respondents which consisting the employees at Resorts World Bhd at Wisma Genting, Kuala Lumpur. Survey method using questionnaire was used to obtain data from respondents. The results show that there is significant relationship between the workforce demographics and employee’s job satisfaction. This research should help the employer understand the relationship between job satisfactions has with the workforce demographics and helps in recruitment.
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