Job Satisfaction among Healthcare Employees in Public and Private Sector Hospitals in Punjab

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation , 2014 , 264 Pages

Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous

Today the competitive ability of a healthcare sector gets defined by its ability to manage its healthcare workers. Health workers management and its usage has become a crucial function of healthcare organizations. In such a scenario, people who are engaged in health sector have become more sought after and are likely to stay in demand in near future too. Healthcare is undergoing major changes as a result of a multitude of factors, including rapidly changing technology, unprecedented access to information, cost pressures, globalization and global changes, changing demographics and new levels and forms of competition among healthcare organizations. Our society has seen repeated examples of the impact of natural and man-made threats, and we recognize that we will face severe staffing shortages with the confluence of the aging of the population and of the healthcare workforce.
The present study started as an exploration based upon secondary data, collected from research papers and various articles from academicians working on similar subject. The inferences have been drawn from purposive conversation held with the people engaged in delivering healthcare services ranging from medical professionals to paramedical staff working in different public and private hospitals of select district of Punjab.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Review of Literature
• Research Methodology
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Findings and Discussion
• Conclusion and Recommendations
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This thesis aims to investigate the factors influencing job satisfaction among healthcare employees in public and private sector hospitals in Punjab, India. The study explores the relationship between various organizational factors, demographic variables, and job satisfaction levels. It also examines the impact of job stress on job satisfaction.

• Factors influencing job satisfaction in the healthcare sector
• Comparison of job satisfaction levels in public and private hospitals
• Impact of demographic variables on job satisfaction
• Relationship between job stress and job satisfaction
• Recommendations for improving job satisfaction among healthcare employees

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The first chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of job satisfaction, exploring its theoretical foundations and key factors. It also delves into the global profile of the health workforce, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the Indian healthcare sector. The chapter concludes with a focus on the specific context of healthcare employees in Punjab, setting the stage for the subsequent analysis.

The second chapter presents a thorough review of existing literature on job satisfaction in the healthcare sector, both at the international and national levels. It examines previous studies that have investigated factors influencing job satisfaction, providing a framework for understanding the current research.

The third chapter outlines the research methodology employed in the study, including the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. It also discusses the ethical considerations and limitations of the study.

The fourth chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the data collected from healthcare employees in Punjab. It examines the relationships between various factors and job satisfaction, providing insights into the key drivers of employee satisfaction in the healthcare sector.

The fifth chapter discusses the findings of the study in greater detail, drawing connections between the research results and existing literature. It also explores the implications of the findings for healthcare organizations in Punjab and beyond.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include job satisfaction, healthcare employees, public and private hospitals, Punjab, India, organizational factors, demographic variables, job stress, healthcare sector, employee satisfaction, and healthcare management.

• Course: Ph.D
• Author: Dr. Akshay Rana (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 264
• Catalog Number: V281923
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656768319
• ISBN (Book): 9783656768333
• Language: English
• Tags: satisfaction, healthcare, employees, public, private, sector, hospitals, punjab