Analysis

The German General Job Satisfaction Scale (GGJSS) is a psychometric tool designed to measure employees’ overall satisfaction with their jobs. Job satisfaction is a key factor influencing well-being, productivity, and employee retention within an organization.

Objective

The GGJSS assesses general job satisfaction across various work-related dimensions, such as: Work environment, Management and leadership, Salary and benefits, Career growth opportunities. The results help organizations: Understand employees’ overall job satisfaction levels. Identify areas for improvement in the workplace. Enhance employee motivation and engagement.

Calibration

The scale is measured using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree). Higher scores indicate greater job satisfaction, while lower scores may highlight areas requiring intervention and improvement.

References

Bruggemann, J. (1974). The Construct of Job Satisfaction and Its Measurement. In Occupational Psychology (pp. 97-108). Wiley.
Weiss, H. M., & Cropanzano, R. (1996). Affective Events Theory: A Theoretical Discussion of the Structure, Causes, and Consequences of Affective Experiences at Work. In Research in Organizational Behavior (Vol. 18, pp. 1-74). JAI Press.
Spector, P. E. (1997). Job Satisfaction: Application, Assessment, Cause, and Consequence. Sage Publications.