A LINKAGE BETWEEN WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION: AN EVIDENCE FROM TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR

Abstract

Purpose The purpose ofthis study is to determine the impact ofwork environment on job satisfaction of employees working in Communications and Technology Sector of Karachi, Pakistan. The factors which are considered as a part of work environment for this research are working conditions, relationship with supervisor, relationship with co-workers, and work-life balance. This research provides a guide that how these factor affects the job satisfaction of employees. Methodology & Design Research model selected is explanatory. Research was carried out by using questionnaire. Convenience sampling technique was used. The questionnaire was floated among 384 respondents working in Communications and Technology Sector of Pakistan. SPSS software was used to analyze the data and interpret results. Findings Results show that the factors considered as a part of working environment have a positive effect on job satisfaction. Working conditions, relationship with supervisor, relationship with coworkers and work-life balance positively affects the job satisfaction. Limitations The shortage of time and unavailability of resources was the limitation for this research. Recommendations The organizations should focus on the factors discussed to increase the job satisfaction among their employees.