Abstract:

The objective of this study was to examine the association between supervisor related commitment, supervisor satisfaction and career satisfaction among employees in a manufacturing organisation.A cross-sectional survey was utilised to gather data from employees in a manufacturing company in Gauteng. These employees were selected by means of a non-probability convenience sampling method. Structured questionnaires were distributed to 150 employees. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the biographical information of respondents and to compute the means and standard deviations of supervisor related commitment, supervisor satisfaction, and career satisfaction. Correlation analysis was performed between supervisor related commitment, supervisor satisfaction and career satisfaction. Regression analysis was conducted between supervisor related commitment, supervisor satisfaction and career satisfaction. Positive correlations were noted between supervisor related commitment and supervisor satisfaction and between supervisor satisfaction and career satisfaction. Similar positive correlation was observed between supervisor related commitment and career satisfaction. It was also noted that supervisor related commitment contributed to the occurrence supervisor satisfaction and career satisfaction. In similar vein, supervisor satisfaction contributed to the incidence of career satisfaction. Recommendations for the study included, among others, an improvement of the trust relationship between supervisors and employees to enhance supervisor related commitment; fair and consistent application of company policies; and the application of work-life balance practices.

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