Evaluating Moderating Effect of Growth Need Intent on Relationship between Job Characteristics and Job Satisfaction amongst Garments Industry Workers in Pakistan

Qurat ul Ain Ahmed, Waheed Asghar, Salyha Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Muhammad Ali

Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2021, vol. 7, issue 4, 849-859

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this research is to analyze the correlation between the job characteristics and satisfaction among production workers in the garments sector assembly line and also to examine the moderating impact of growth need intent on both variables. The five job characteristics were employed in this research.Design/Methodology/Approach: This research was carried out in seven garment factories in Lahore. Data has been collected from production workers of different departments; cutting, sewing, pattern making, washing, pressing, packaging, and quality checking of randomly selected factories. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Considering the sample size estimation, the ratio has not to be below 1:5. (Hair, Black, Babin Anderson, 2010) and 125 have been selected by a convenient method of sampling. Smart PLS has been used as a statistical tool for data processing and testing the hypothesis.Findings: The research suggests two important findings. Firstly, the job characteristics significantly affect job satisfaction. Secondly, it shows that the relationship between job characteristics and satisfaction is significantly moderated by growth need intent. Implications/Originality/Value: This research will add value to the existing knowledge base and serve as a guideline for HR policymakers in the textile garments industry to recognize the needs for the development of their workers.

Keywords: Production Workers; Textile & Garment Industry; Growth need Strength (GNS); Job Satisfaction (JS); Job characteristics Model (JCM) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.26710/jafee.v7i4.2032

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