FACTORS INFLUENCING JOB SATISFACTION OF BUSINESS TEACHERS IN NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

FACTORS INFLUENCING JOB SATISFACTION OF BUSINESS TEACHERS IN NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

Abstract:

 A B S T R A C T The problem of this study is that of high rate of brain drain of business teachers from teaching to the business sector of the economy which has created shortage of business teachers in both Federal and State Colleges of Education in Nigeria. 

The purpose of this study is to identify the variables which relate to job satisfaction among business teachers in Nigeria. The research method adopted is the survey research method. It is based on information gathered through questionnaire. The population of the study comprises of 244 business teachers in all 17 Federal Colleges of Education and 23 State Colleges of Education that offer business education courses in Nigeria. A sample of 140 business teachers was drawn from this population. The statistical methods used to analyse data were: discriminant analysis, contingency table and pearson products moment correlation.

 The findings revealed that: 1. job satisfaction is independent of work performed among business teachers was accepted job satisfaction is independent of job advancement prospect among business teachers was also accepted job satisfaction is independent of recognition among business teachers was accepted; vi 4. job satisfaction is independent of working condition and benefits among business teachers was accepted; 5. job satisfaction is independent of administrative policy and supervision among business teachers was accepted; 6. job satisfaction is independent of salary among business teachers was also accepted; 7. Job satisfaction is independent of social interaction among business teachers was accepted. This study marks the beginning of several studies needed to determine the causes of job satisfaction/dissatisfaction in organisations in all relevant fields in government and industries.