Abstract:
The study is about job satisfaction among workers in construction industry, a case of
Universal Construction and Dan & Co. Construction. The aim of this study was to
investigate job satisfaction among workers in the construction industry. The specific
objectives were to determine the level of job satisfaction among masonry gangs of Jaman
South Municipal, to identify key factors that affects job satisfaction levels of masonry
gangs in Jaman South Municipal and to assess the extent to which job satisfaction
influences employee performance among construction firms in Jaman South Municipal.
The target population of the study were operatives within the masonry gangs. The study
first employed purposive sampling to select two construction firms based on their long
standing experience (years of establishment) followed by convenience sampling to select
a total of 128 concrety operatives. A response rate of 68% was achieved. In relation to first
objectives, the study revealed that over half of the concreting operatives studied were
satisfied within their job. Also, the findings revealed that the key factor affecting the job
satisfaction of concreting operatives included: Workers’ own characteristics, supervision
and job satisfaction, the work environment and workplace facilities and human relations
and worker job satisfaction. The study concluded that the promotions were not done
equitably, incidents were observed where workers with the same qualifications, skills and
performance were not promoted fairly. The study recommended that construction firms
should involve masonry gangs in key decision making regarding project implementation
and that workers should be promoted based on their performance.
Description:
A Thesis Report Presented to the Department of Construction and Wood
Technology Education at the University of Education, Winneba in Partial
Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of a Master of Construction
Technology Education