The Effect of Job Satisfaction on the Performance of Employees in Apayao State College: A Survey

Employee performance is a critical factor in achieving organizational success, and job satisfaction plays a vital role in shaping how employees contribute to their institutions. This study was conducted to examine the job satisfaction of employees at Apayao State College (ASC) – Conner Campus. Specifically, it sought to evaluate three major concerns: the level of job satisfaction of ASC employees in terms of workload, compensation, rewards and benefits, and opportunities for career development; whether there were significant differences in job satisfaction when employees were grouped according to their demographic profiles; and whether there was a significant relationship between employees’ demographic profiles and their satisfaction with the identified factors. To address these objectives, the researcher employed a survey research design, drawing a sample size of 172 staff members from the college population based on records from the Human Resource Management Office (2023). Data analysis utilized frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation to provide a comprehensive understanding of the findings. Results indicated that job satisfaction was influenced by the four identified factors, highlighting their importance in shaping employee experiences. However, the study revealed no significant differences in job satisfaction when employees were grouped according to demographic profiles such as sex, marital status, educational attainment, length of service, ethnicity, and religion. Furthermore, no significant relationships were found between demographic profiles and satisfaction factors, suggesting that organizational conditions and institutional practices play a more decisive role in determining job satisfaction than demographic characteristics. These findings underscore the need for ASC to focus on improving workload management, compensation strategies, rewards and benefits, and opportunities for career development to enhance employee satisfaction and performance.