ANALYZING THE FEELING OF JOB ALIENATION AMONG EMPLOYEES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PERSONAL AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS – A FIELD STUDY AT CEDAR IRON AND STEEL COMPANY IN ANNABA

Objective: This study aims to diagnose the reality of alienation from work and reveal the extent to which there are differences whose causes are due to personal and job variables among individuals working at Cedar Iron and Steel Company in the state of Annaba - Algeria. Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented by research of Seeman (1959). He presented five dimensions to measure job alienation, and only four dimensions were relied upon, in line with the nature of the current study. Method: The method of this research is descriptive and analytical, by describing the phenomenon under study, testing hypotheses, and drawing results. Data were collected through questionnaire and data processing using SPSS V23. Results and Discussion: The study showed that there is a moderate level of work alienation among workers. There are no differences in the sample’s answers regarding the level of job alienation due to personal and job variables, with only one variable, which is gender, in favor of males. Research Implications: This study monitored the presence of this negative phenomenon, especially among males. This requires developing awareness among managers and leaders and looking for mechanisms to mitigate them, such as encouraging teamwork and enhancing mutual trust between employees and leaders.. Originality/Value: The added value of this research is evident in seeking to mitigate the negative effects of this phenomenon in order to better manage and lead HR.