Assessment of Job Satisfaction of Civil Engineers Working in the Transportation Sector of Bagmati Province, Nepal
Student: Samir Musyaju
Supervisor: Dr. Dinesh Sukamani
Submitted Date:
May, 2023
Abstract
This study aims to assess the Job Satisfaction of Civil Engineers Working in the
Transportation Sector of Bagmati Province, Nepal. Transportation Construction
Management also needs to gain a deeper understanding of the various aspects of
construction project management that are crucial for successful transportation project
implementation. One of the responsibilities is to ensure that the civil engineers on their team
are satisfied with their job and motivated to perform at their best.
This research is based on primary and secondary data. For primary data, a questionnaire and
KII were done. The manual for the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and literature
review were used for secondary data. Self-selected sampling was used to collect 134
responses to the Google form, which were utilized for data analysis. Minnesota Satisfaction
Questionnaire, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
and Maximum Degree of Membership (MDM) principle were used in the data analysis.
Both Qualitative and Quantitative approaches were used for the study.
The research found that Civil Engineers Working in the Transportation Sector of Bagmati
Province, Nepal has a low level of job satisfaction. The study found that there exists a
statistically significant relationship between Gender, Age, Total Work Experience, Job-
Based on to the level of job satisfaction. However, no statistically significant relationship
were observed between the Highest Qualification, Work Experience in the Current
Organization, Job type to level of job satisfaction.
The most critical factors like Work Culture, Work-Life Balance, Employee Engagement
and Job Security were found as the principal component after performing the PCA analysis.
The component "Work Culture" explained 43.101% of the total variance with an Eigenvalue
of 10.344. Job Security generates only a single component, which may not be sufficient to
establish construct validity and reliability. As a result, it was eliminated so that the
researcher could conduct a more accurate analysis.
After PCA, SEM was done for finding the direct relationship. The study found that Job
satisfaction parameters like Work Culture, Employee Engagement, and Work-Life Balance
directly influence the job performance of the employee. The highest beta value was 0.372,
which shows that the effects of Work Culture on job performance is highly related.
The Maximum Degree of Membership principle was used to find the level of job satisfaction
between government and private job types. The study found that civil engineers working in
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the private sector have a poor level of job satisfaction, while those working in the
government sector have a fair level of job satisfaction. The study discovered that a fair and
supportive workplace, work-life balance and well-being and family-friendly policies can
improve the job satisfaction of the employee.
Many studies of job satisfaction focus primarily on work-related factors. However, Job
satisfaction can be influenced by a range of personal, social, and economic factors outside
of the work environment. Different researchers use different measures, making it difficult
to compare findings across studies.
When civil engineers are satisfied with their jobs, they may feel more fulfilled in their work
and be more likely to see it as a form of service. This can lead to a greater sense of purpose
in their work and a stronger commitment to ethical principles in their decision-making.
The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the factors that affect job
satisfaction among civil engineers in the transportation sector, which can inform efforts to
improve employee retention and job performance in this industry.
Keywords
Job Satisfaction; Transportation Sector; Work Culture; Employee
Engagement; Work-Life Balance