ERG theory in analysis of work satisfaction of nurses in general hospitals
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6672.2009.10.018
- VernacularTitle:应用ERG理论分析综合医院护士工作满意度
- Author:
Xin YANG
;
Dong LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nurses;
Work satisfaction;
HR management
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
2009;25(10):702-706
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective Investigation of satisfaction of clinical nurses and analysis of the influence factors.Methods The ERG theory of Clayton Alderfer is used as the framework to design the questionnaires,for questionnaire investigation of 249 nurses in the hospital in a stratified sampling,Results The score of general satisfaction of nurses for their work is 3.40±0.58;the satisfaction of nurses for the management of their leaders and teamwork is high,as the satisfaction scores are 4.01±0.76 and 3.60±0.71 respectively;their satisfaction for salary,welfare and social identity is low,as the scores are 2.46±0.86 and 2.50±1.02 respectively.Work satisfaction varies with departments,academic levels,monthly income,work shifts,age,seniority,and objectives for their choice of nursing as profession.Conclusion Managers are prompted to enhance their work in view of the satisfaction scores on survival,mutual relations and growth,as well as factors affecting satisfaction,and take various incentives to improve overall satisfaction of nurses.
