Job satisfaction and work ethics among the academic and non-academic staff: a comparison between a South African and Zimbabwean group

Abstract

The work we do plays a dominant role in most people's lives. Our work not only occupies more of our time than any other single activity, but also provides the economic basis of our life-styles. It constitutes a central aspect of who we are, how we define ourselves as individuals. Given this importance, it should not be surprising that people hold strong beliefs towards their jobs. Job satisfaction can therefore be defined as the individual's cognitive, affective and evaluative reactions toward their jobs (Greenberg, J., Baron, A. (1993). In this chapter,· the research problem and aim of the study will be discussed.