Does Gender Matter? Examining Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment Across Male and Female Employees

Abstract

Work attitudes such as Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment are a strong predictor of Work Productivity, and a huge research topic in the field of Organisational Psychology. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of gender job satisfaction and organisational commitment among employees. Standardised scales, namely the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) and the Organisational Commitment Scale (OCS) were utilised and data was collected from 28 managerial-level employees, equally divided by gender. Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman’s correlation were used for statistical analysis. The results revealed that there are no significant differences in overall job satisfaction between male and female employees. However, significant differences are noted in organisational commitment between male and female employees, with male employees indicating high normative commitment. Additionally, a positive correlation between job satisfaction and organisational commitment is observed. These findings contribute to the understanding of gender dynamics in the workplace and offer insights for management practices aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and commitment.