BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The relationship between job satisfaction and absenteeism is best reflected by which statement?
A
Job dissatisfaction is positively related to absenteeism.
B
Job dissatisfaction and absenteeism are negatively correlated.
C
Job dissatisfaction and absenteeism are not related.
D
Job satisfaction and absenteeism are positively related.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The relationship between job satisfaction and absenteeism is best reflected by which statement? a. Job dissatisfaction is positively related to absenteeism.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Luthans (1995), research has generally revealed a consistent inverse relationship between job satisfaction and absenteeism, i.e. when satisfaction is high, absenteeism tends to be low and when satisfaction is low, absenteeism tends to be high.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: “Job satisfaction is known as the contentment of employees to love their job.” If satisfaction is higher, absenteeism and turnover rate would be reduced, reverse in the case as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -In other words, there may be a significant negative correlation between job satisfaction and voluntary absenteeism, but no significant relationship between job satisfaction and involuntary absenteeism due to illness.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which statement regarding the relationship between culture and job satisfaction is most accurate? Job satisfaction is significantly affected by culture but factors may differ.

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