Achieving Job Satisfaction with Proper Training

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to examine job satisfaction, stress, and motivation in regards to job training. Exploring the meaning of job training which Landy (1985) defined as “a set of planned activities on the part of an organization to increase the job knowledge and skills or to modify the attitudes and social behavior of its members in ways consistent with the goals of the organization and the requirements of the job” (p. 306) and how it is important to know what training fits your organization. Showing the preferred methods of job training and how they relate to employees being successful professionally and personally, breaking down each method mentioned by reporting their strengths and weaknesses while achieving job satisfaction and minimizing stress in the work place.

Job satisfaction is the most noticeable work mindset observed in the work and organizational culture. These concepts also receive much notice within the more particular work-family culture. We find that on the job training is the most preferred method training in the United States, predominantly for employees starting their professional careers. There are potential issues with this method, as people do not possess the needed skills to properly teach and educate fellow employees on what is required for the job. The most rewarding method, mentoring which is designed for a specific purpose by an organization, usually to train a mentee while stimulating professional growth with trust being a major weakness if not granted. The least preferred method, lecturing which works in certain setting. A major weakness is losing your audience as you may have a lecturer that can put you to sleep which can hurt employee progression.

Introduction

There are companies that consistently fail due to improper training methods or no training at all. Having job satisfaction is what organizations want for all employees and while reducing stress. Some companies spend major money on bringing outside...