Effect of Age on Job Satisfaction



Abstract

This proposal is written to highlight the variables for research, to be conducted for identifying the effects of Age on Job Satisfaction. It will address how age effects job satisfaction. It identifies the various variables, which will be explored during the research. It further classifies these variables into subcategories to be explored in detail. It further highlights the research method that will be used. It identifies the research design, and highlights quantitative method, as the chief way to conduct this research. The target population would include the employees serving at the managerial level in 4 different private life insurance companies, operating within the United States, with a sample size of 104 managers, drawn by simple random sampling.

Literature Review Outline

Title of the Study: Effect of Age on Job Satisfaction

Main Research Question: How does age effect job satisfaction?

Overview of understanding Satisfaction and Job Satisfaction

The meaning of satisfaction

The meaning of job satisfaction

The role and nature of Job satisfaction

Personal development of an individual

Role and Functions of an Employee

Professional growth of an Employee

Theories and models of job satisfaction

The role of motivation in job Satisfaction

Measurement of job satisfaction

Merits and possible demerits of job satisfaction

Understanding job dissatisfaction

Elements that cause job dissatisfaction

The role of age in causing job dissatisfaction

Causes of job dissatisfaction and satisfaction

Means of enhancing job satisfaction amongst employees

Understanding of various tools and techniques that enhance job Satisfaction

Investigating the Relationship Between Job Performance and Job Satisfaction

Understanding job performance of an employee

Determinants of job performance and job satisfaction

The effect of age on job performance

Career aspirations and job satisfaction

The nature of the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance

Understanding the Relationship Between Age and Job Satisfaction

Understanding the impact of age on an individual's satisfaction levels

Understanding the changes in age and attitudes on the general outlook on life of an individual

Understanding the presence and significance of psychological factors in job satisfaction

The impact of age on an employee's job satisfaction levels

The characteristics and changes that an individual undergoes during different age segments

Life satisfaction of an individual and job satisfaction

Understanding the influence of age on job performance and satisfaction

IV. Integrative Literature Review

After synthesizing the researches previously been selected for this studies the early theories of the relationship between satisfaction and performance are summarized, in essence, the statement that a happy worker is a productive worker. Much of paternalism managers the 1930, 1940 and 1950 (which were bowling teams and Credit Unions, organized picnics, providing advice to employees and supervisors to develop sensitivity to the interests of his subordinates) claimed that the workers were happy. However, it is believed that happy worker thesis bases had more wishful thinking than hard evidence. The detailed analysis of the research indicated that, in the event that there is a positive relationship between satisfaction and productivity, the correlation is generally low, of the order of 0.14. However, the inclusion of moderating variables increased correlation. For example, the relationship is stronger when the employee's conduct is not subject to limits or controls external factors.

Job Satisfaction Improvement

When an employee or group of ...