Define job satisfaction and discuss its effect on managers in general. Why do you think upper level managers tend to be more satisfied with their jobs than entry-level employees?

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Job satisfaction is the collection of feelings and beliefs that managers have about their current jobs. Managers who have high levels of job satisfaction generally like their jobs, feel they are fairly treated, and believe their jobs have many desirable features or characteristics (such as interesting work, good pay and job security, autonomy, or nice coworkers). Levels of job satisfaction tend to increase as one moves up the hierarchy in an organization. Upper managers, in general, tend to be more satisfied with their jobs than entry-level employees. Managers' levels of job satisfaction can range from very low to very high. In general, it is desirable for managers to be satisfied with their jobs, for at least two reasons. First, satisfied managers may be more likely to go the extra mile for their organization or perform organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs)-behaviors that are not required of organization members but that contribute to and are necessary for organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantage. A second reason why it is desirable for managers to be satisfied with their jobs is that satisfied managers may be less likely to quit.