Exploring job satisfaction amoung employees in Irish startup tech companies: a comprehensive analysis

Authors

Unal, Kazim

Issue Date

2024

Degree

Master of Business Administration in Project Management

Publisher

Dublin Business School

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Abstract

The present study focuses on the overall level of job satisfaction among employees in Irish startup tech companies. It intends to identify key factors contributing to job satisfaction in Irish startup tech companies. The study also emphasises evaluating the impact of company culture on job satisfaction within the startup tech sector in Ireland. Another objective of this research is to examine the relationship between job satisfaction and employee retention rates in Irish startup tech companies. The purpose of this study is to investigate job satisfaction among Irish startups in the tech industry to contribute to the advancement of academic research and provide useful recommendations for managers and policymakers. These objectives of the study have been attained by collecting primary data from the staff of tech companies based in Ireland. An online survey has been conducted involving a total of 100 staff of Irish Tech companies to obtain primary data for this research. The outcome of this research indicates that employee satisfaction is dependent on various factors in the Irish tech industry such as work environment, company culture, compensation package, opportunity for career advancement, and inclusive and fair policies. Further study can focus on utilizing a larger sample to analyse the issue considered for this research.