Exploring The Volatile Relationship Between Reward System And Employees Satisfaction A Case Study In Assosa University, Ethiopia

Abstract

In several studies, researchers proved the causal effect of reward on employee satisfaction and commitments. Since, there is a less evidence to related this to higher educational institutes in African context, the researcher has tried to examine the effect of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards on employee’s job satisfaction level in Assosa University. The study has employed both descriptive and explanatory research design and the primary data is collected from 218 teachers in Assosa University. The study results revealed that, employees are not satisfied with the reward system of Assosa University. It is found that the contribution of extrinsic reward for employee’s job satisfaction is more than intrinsic reward. Since there is long-lasting impact of intrinsic rewards towards employee morale and commitment, Assosa University was strongly recommended to restructuring the intrinsic rewards that are being in place in the institution.