Effect of Skill and RIASEC Congruence on Job Satisfaction in a Survey of Supply Chain Professionals in Small Businesses

Grade Level at Time of Presentation

Sophomore

Institution

Western Kentucky University

KY House District #

24

KY Senate District #

9

Department

Department of Management

Abstract

Effect of Skill and RIASEC Congruence on Job Satisfaction in a Survey of Supply Chain Professionals in Small Businesses

Michael Givens, Western Kentucky University

LeAnne Coder, Department of Management, Western Kentucky University

Barney (1991), Pfeffer & Veiga (1999), Goffnett, Williams, Gibson & Garver (2016) are some of many authors who have published theories within management literature regarding the importance of employees within an organization. In these readings, employees are viewed as one of the most, if not the most, critical capital in business. Therefore, employee retention is of the utmost importance within all businesses but especially small businesses. This is due to the interconnectivity of each employee within each department and the inability of a small company to fill a new opening right away. For small businesses to retain their employees, they must do their best to keep job satisfaction and company morale high. This research examines the correlation between job satisfaction and employee skill level versus the correlation between job satisfaction and RIASEC interest level in supply chain professionals within small businesses. We have determined that individuals who are highly skilled in their job have a much higher job satisfaction. The research also shows that individuals who are happier in their job are less likely to look for a career or employer change.

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Effect of Skill and RIASEC Congruence on Job Satisfaction in a Survey of Supply Chain Professionals in Small Businesses

Effect of Skill and RIASEC Congruence on Job Satisfaction in a Survey of Supply Chain Professionals in Small Businesses

Michael Givens, Western Kentucky University

LeAnne Coder, Department of Management, Western Kentucky University

Barney (1991), Pfeffer & Veiga (1999), Goffnett, Williams, Gibson & Garver (2016) are some of many authors who have published theories within management literature regarding the importance of employees within an organization. In these readings, employees are viewed as one of the most, if not the most, critical capital in business. Therefore, employee retention is of the utmost importance within all businesses but especially small businesses. This is due to the interconnectivity of each employee within each department and the inability of a small company to fill a new opening right away. For small businesses to retain their employees, they must do their best to keep job satisfaction and company morale high. This research examines the correlation between job satisfaction and employee skill level versus the correlation between job satisfaction and RIASEC interest level in supply chain professionals within small businesses. We have determined that individuals who are highly skilled in their job have a much higher job satisfaction. The research also shows that individuals who are happier in their job are less likely to look for a career or employer change.