Dimensions of Job Satisfaction of Library Professionals: A Qualitative Exploration

Authors

  • Mahbubul Haque Department of Business Administration University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh
  • A. N. M. Karim Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Faculty of Engineering international Islamic university Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Afia Muqtadir Department of Business Administration University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh
  • Shahriyar Anam Department of Business Administration University of Asia Pacific (UAP), Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18533/ijbsr.v2i5.97

Keywords:

Job satisfaction, Librarians, Herzberg’s theory, Qualitative methodology

Abstract

This research is aimed at investigating the underlying causes of job satisfaction of the library staff at a large public university in Malaysia. A qualitative methodology, namely, hermeneutic phenomenology, approach is undertaken with Herzberg’s two-factor theory employed in designing the interview protocol. Twelve full-time librarians take part in the interviews for this purpose. Despite in a few cases, the study reveals a general concord with Herzberg’s reasoning vis-à-vis the factors leading to staff satisfaction or dissatisfaction. One striking feature of the finding relates to the religious values and environment contributing to the staff satisfaction to a great extent. Some recommendations and possible future research areas are also suggested.  

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Vol. 2 No. 5 (2012): October

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