The Role of Compensation, Supervision Support, and Working Environment in Shaping Job Satisfaction among Plantation Workers in Malaysia: A Conceptual Paper

Mohd Saad Mohd Yusoff*
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Mohd Saad Mohd Yusoff*: Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 4578-4585

Abstract: This conceptual paper investigates the factors influencing job satisfaction among plantation workers in Malaysia, with a focus on compensation, supervision support, and working environment. The study will employ a quantitative research approach, utilizing structured surveys to collect data from 302 employees, including both local and foreign workers across various plantations in Kelantan, Malaysia. The data will be analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) to identify the relationships between the three key factors and overall job satisfaction. This study utilizes Social Exchange Theory to investigate the impact of compensation, supervision support, and working environment on job satisfaction. The theory asserts that individuals engage in relationships based on the expectation of equitable and mutually beneficial exchanges. By examining how compensation, supervisory support, and working environment affect workers’ job satisfaction, this research is expected to contribute to better understanding labour dynamics within the industry and offer recommendations for improving employee satisfaction, which could lead to enhanced productivity and reduced turnover rates.

Date: 2025
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