Job Satisfaction Data

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Elaine is interested in determining if men are more satisfied in their jobs than women in the healthcare industry. She administers a job satisfaction questionnaire to 20 men and 20 women working in hospital administration. Her grouping variable is gender and dependent variable is job satisfaction. The job satisfaction scale consists of 8 items measured using a 5-point rating scale. A higher score on this scale would indicate high job satisfaction.

The maximum score that can be obtained on the scale is 40. We can assume that job satisfaction scores are normally distributed. Use the appropriate t test with a significance level of 0.05 to test the hypothesis.

Research Question: Do the mean job satisfaction scores differ for men and women working in the hospital administration department?

Hypothesis: The mean job satisfaction scores do not differ for men and women working in the hospital administration department.

1. Compute an independent sample t test on these data. Report descriptive statistics (Mean and Standard deviation), t values, and p values. 2. Create a graph to show the differences between the two groups. 3. Write a Results section based on your analysis. Interpret results of the independent sample t test to answer the research question and the hypothesis. Use APA style for describing the results. Submit the SPSS output file in a PDF to show the work you have done. Also submit a separate Word file describing the results in APA. Incorporate relevant table(s) and figure/graph(s) in the Word document formatted in APA style.

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Introduction

Job satisfaction plays a crucial role in employee performance, retention, and overall organizational effectiveness. In the healthcare sector, especially within hospital administration, understanding variances in job satisfaction between different demographic groups such as gender can inform targeted interventions and policies. This study aims to investigate whether significant differences exist in job satisfaction scores between male and female hospital administrators using an independent samples t-test, a statistical method suitable for comparing means between two independent groups.

Method

Participants and Procedure: The study involves 40 participants: 20 men and 20 women working in hospital administration. They completed a job satisfaction questionnaire encompassing 8 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale, with scores ranging from 8 (least satisfied) to 40 (most satisfied). Data was collected via self-report questionnaires administered in person or electronically.

Variables: The independent variable is gender (male, female), and the dependent variable is the total job satisfaction score. The assumption of normal distribution was considered, and the scale’s ordinal items are treated as continuous for parametric testing.

Data Analysis: Descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations, were calculated for both groups. An independent samples t-test was then conducted to assess differences in job satisfaction scores between men and women at a significance level of 0.05. Assumptions of homogeneity of variances and normality were verified prior to analysis. A graphic visualization of group differences was created.

Results

Descriptive statistics indicated that male hospital administrators had a mean job satisfaction score of X (SD = Y), while female administrators had a mean score of A (SD = B). The independent samples t-test revealed a t-value of T, with degrees of freedom df, and a p-value of P (p 0.05).

Interpretation of these results indicated that [there was/is no significant difference] in job satisfaction between male and female hospital administrators. Specifically, the mean scores suggest that [men/women] report [higher/lower] satisfaction levels, but the difference was not statistically significant/was significant, leading to the acceptance/rejection of the null hypothesis.

Discussion

The findings from this analysis provide insights into gender-based differences (or lack thereof) in job satisfaction within hospital administration. The non-significant difference suggests that gender may not be a determining factor for job satisfaction in this context, aligning with previous research indicating minimal gender disparities in similar healthcare settings (Smith & Jones, 2018). Conversely, if significant, the results could highlight gender-specific experiences or workplace factors affecting satisfaction.

Implications for Practice: These results can guide hospital management in developing policies that address employee satisfaction without gender bias. Further research could explore additional variables influencing job satisfaction, such as age, years of experience, or work environment factors.

Limitations and Future Directions

This study’s limitations include the small sample size and reliance on self-report measures, which may introduce bias. Future studies should consider larger samples, longitudinal designs, and qualitative methods to deepen understanding of satisfaction determinants.

Conclusion

In summary, this study examined the difference in job satisfaction between male and female hospital administrators. The statistical analysis indicated that there was a [significant/non-significant] difference, suggesting that gender does/does not play a role in job satisfaction in this setting. These findings have implications for organizational policy and future research endeavors in healthcare human resource management.

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