FEMINISM-MASCULISM, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND PAY PERCEPTION AS PREDICTORS OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

The study examined feminism-masculism, organizational culture, and pay perception as predictors of job satisfaction among public employees in Anambra State, Nigeria. A total of 400 participants took part in the study, comprising 276 (61.4%) males and 124 (38.6%) females, aged between 24 and 70 years (mean age = 36.2, SD = 7.09). Convenience sampling was employed to select both participants and organizations. Three instruments were utilized: The Organizational Culture Scale, Pay Perception Questionnaire, and Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire.The research employed a cross-sectional and correlational design, utilizing Stepwise Multiple Linear Regression to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. The results indicated that feminism-masculism did not significantly predict job satisfaction, whereas organizational culture and pay perception were significant predictors. Collectively, feminism-masculism, organizational culture, and pay perception predicted job satisfaction. The study recommendedthe implementation ofawards program within organizational culture to recognize exceptional employee performance, thereby enhancing the atmosphere, work environment, and overall job satisfaction.