Title: Employee behaviours affecting job satisfaction

Authors: Jhon Veri; Muhammad Ridwan; Feri Lasman

Addresses: Management Department, University of Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang, Padang, 25221, Indonesia ' Management Department, University of Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang, Padang, 25221, Indonesia ' Management Department, University of Persada Indonesia YAI, Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

Abstract: This research aims to prove the direct influence of employee behaviour on job satisfaction. An empirical descriptive study was performed, with the sample consisting of 78 employees working in companies processing rubber raw materials in Indonesia. The data were analysed using partial least square method of structural equation modelling. Results reveal that self-efficacy exerts the most influence on job satisfaction. The indicators of this particular employee behaviour are morale and perseverance. Companies should establish good relationships with employees to improve job satisfaction. Enabling it to compete to face globalisation.

Keywords: employee behaviours; job satisfaction; self-efficacy; locus of control; goal commitment.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTGM.2019.101559

International Journal of Trade and Global Markets, 2019 Vol.12 No.3/4, pp.363 - 372

Received: 02 Nov 2018
Accepted: 15 Jan 2019
Published online: 12 Aug 2019 *

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