Factors Affecting Employee Satisfaction among Non-teaching Staff in Higher Educational Institutions in Malaysia

The purpose of this study is to examine the factors which influence employee satisfaction among the senior non-teaching staff members in higher educational institutions in Malaysia. Employee satisfaction leads to ensuring that a higher productivity is derived from all employees within an organization. The four variables viz. management knowledge, leadership, training and employee satisfaction were measured using a 5-point interval scale. Using Structured Equation Modeling (SEM) technique, it was found that leadership has a significant impact on employee satisfaction whereas management knowledge and training do not significantly influence employee satisfaction.