Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance in Tanzania: A Study of Tanzania Institute of Education
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This study investigates the relationships between job satisfaction and employee performance in Tanzania, public sector with a specific focus on Tanzania Institute of Education. This study examines the impact of work benefits on employee performance, the influence of co-worker support on employee performance and the relationships between managerial support and employee performance. A survey was administered of 99 employees, and data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysiss using SPSS. The findings indicates that work benefits have positive influence on employee performance as well as co-worker and managerial support. Specifically the results shows that employees who receive adequate work benefits enjoy strong co-worker support and receive effective managerial support exhibit higher levels of job satisfaction in turn leads to improved employee performance. The study conclude that Tanzania Institute of Education should priotize job satisfaction dimensions particulary those related to co-worker and managerial support, to enhance employee performance. The findings have implications for human resource management practices in education sector, highlighting the importance of fostering a positive work environment that supports employees well being and motivation
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