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The Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Work Performance among
Production Workers
Vikneswary A/P K. Murugayah
Supervisor: Dr. Siti Nazila Mat Ali
Bachelor of Counseling
School of Social and Economic Development
Work performance plays a vital role to increase productivity of an organization and
economic growth. Most studies in this area have looked at the work performance of
professional workers and a few studies have examined work performance among
production workers. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between
job satisfaction and work performance among production workers. This study
hypothesizes that there is a significant relationship between job satisfaction and work
performance among production workers. The objective of this study; 1- To identify
the level of job satisfaction ;2- To identify the level of work performance and 3-To
examine the significant relationship between job satisfaction and work performance.
This study uses quantitative survey research method and cluster random sampling
with a total of 169 samples. Job satisfaction will be measured by using Job Descriptive
Index (JDI) and work performance will be measured using Work Performance
Questionnaire (HPQ). The data will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential
statistic of Pearson correlation. This study is expected to contribute in the field of work
performance and significantly support Malaysia Gross Domestic Product (KDNK).
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