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Are there significant differences in the motivation and job satisfaction levels of Higher Executive Officers and Administrative Officers in an Irish Civil Service Department?

Doyle, Liz (2015) Are there significant differences in the motivation and job satisfaction levels of Higher Executive Officers and Administrative Officers in an Irish Civil Service Department? Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Motivation and job satisfaction play a crucial role in enabling organisations to be successful. The purpose of this study is to examine and compare the factors influencing the motivation and job satisfaction of two groups of middle managers in an Irish Civil Service Department. The data was primarily gathered from the Employee Attitude Survey with 77 respondents. From the seven constructs examined the findings show that satisfaction with empowerment, satisfaction with pay and overall job satisfaction were found to be influenced by age, salary and length of time in the grade. The survey has its limitations as the sample was taken from one small Government Department but it is anticipated that a larger scale survey replicated across the Civil Service could provide a clearer insight to what motivates middle managers in the Irish Civil Service. Recommendations emanating from the research are also proposed.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Performance Management > Motivation
J Political Science > JS Local government Municipal government > Public Sector
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Quality of Work Life / Job Satisfaction
Divisions: School of Business > Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Depositing User: Caoimhe Ní Mhaicín
Date Deposited: 12 Oct 2015 12:42
Last Modified: 12 Oct 2015 12:42
URI: https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/2063

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