Employee Performance Integration in Petrochemical Companies in KSA Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this research is to investigate how job satisfaction acts as a mediator in the connection between work environment and employee performance within petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia (KSA). The study seeks to comprehend the influence of the work environment on employee performance, while also exploring how job satisfaction plays a role as a mediator.

Aim: In petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia, the study aims to ascertain the relationship between work environment and employee performance, investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and work environment, and look at the mediating role of job satisfaction in this relationship.

Setting: The study population consists of the employees of the Saudi Petrochemical Company (SABIC).

Methods: The researchers distributed questionnaires to 325 employees of the Saudi Petrochemical Company (SABIC), and the responses were collected and systematized on a computer for analysis. The researchers utilized the analysis of moment structures (AMOS) technique to analyze the data and determine the relationships between work environment, job satisfaction, and employee performance. Statistical analyses were conducted on the collected data to obtain the study's results.

Results: In Saudi Arabian petrochemical businesses, there found a statistically significant link between worker performance and a number of workplace factors. Physical fitness, communication styles, company culture, training, motivation, and career advancement were some of these factors. The study also found a substantial link between the work environment and job satisfaction. The findings also showed that the association between the working environment and employee performance was mediated by job satisfaction.

Conclusion: In Saudi Arabian petrochemical businesses, the study concluded that job satisfaction mediates the relationship between the work environment and employee performance. The study highlights the need of putting in place a fair incentive structure to reward high-performing workers and improve job security. It also emphasizes how important it is to assess employee happiness objectively and build a solid rapport with staff members via appreciation, respect, and productive collaboration in order to enhance teamwork and overall performance.