The Effects of Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance on Employee Task Performance

Abstract

This study was aimed to examine the role of job satisfaction and work-life balance on task performance of academic staffs in a selected public higher learning institution in Malaysia. This study which specifically examined the direct effect of perceived job satisfaction and work-life balance on task performance employed a quantitative research method and was participated by 120 respondents. Interviews were conducted with key company personnel to obtain information about factors affecting the academics staff’s task performance. Secondary data acquired from internal and external sources were used to support the primary data obtained to ensure precise analysis and interpretation. The research finding showed a positive association between job satisfaction and work-life balance on academicians’ task performance. The findings also showed that job satisfaction tend to be the strongest predictor of academicians’ task performance compared to work-life balance. Practical implications, limitations of the study and directions for future research were discussed.

Authors and Affiliations

Ramesh Krishnan, Koe Wei Loon

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  • EP ID EP560638
  • DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i3/3956
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Ramesh Krishnan, Koe Wei Loon (2018). The Effects of Job Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance on Employee Task Performance. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(3), 652-662. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-560638