The relationship between individual well-being, working environment and job satisfaction among factory workers in Malaysia

A. Manaf, Aini Maznina and Tengku Mohd Azzman, Tengku Siti Aisha and Buyong, Mazni and Syed Abdullah Idid, Syed Arabi (2018) The relationship between individual well-being, working environment and job satisfaction among factory workers in Malaysia. In: International Seminar on Media and Communication (ISMEC 2018), 25th Sept. 2018, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The present study examined the relationship between individual well-being, perceptions on the working environment and overall job satisfaction in the context of factory workers in Malaysia. A major purpose of the study is to identify main problems faced by factory workers in Malaysia. The study also aimed to examine the influence of demographic variables on job satisfaction, and the relationship between family income, individual well-being and perceptions on working environment, on overall job satisfaction among these factory workers. A survey was distributed among 551 factory workers working in the area of Klang Valley. Results indicate that two main problems faced by factory workers are fear with the influx of foreign workers that may threaten their job security, and the relatively low pay, considering that the high cost of living in Klang Valley. Findings also indicate that while gender and race did not significantly influence perceptions on working environment and job satisfaction, level of occupation did. Those working as security and logistic staff are significantly more satisfied with their working environment, compared to administrative or technical/production staff. Job satisfaction also varied significantly across level of occupation; those working in security and logistic positions were significantly satisfied with their jobs compared to other employees (administrative, managerial/professional, and technical/production). Finally, using a hierarchical linear regression, the findings suggest that after using family income as a control variable, individual well-being and perceptions on working environment both emerge as positive, significant predictors to perceived job satisfaction among factory workers. The implication of these findings will be discussed within the framework of Herzberg two-factor motivation theory.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Additional Information:	3158/67865
Uncontrolled Keywords:	individual well-being, working environment, job satisfaction, factory workers, Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61.8 Communication of information
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Communication Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Aini Maznina A.Manaf
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2019 16:12
Last Modified:	25 Feb 2019 16:12
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/67865

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