The Paradox of Job Stress: How Workplace Factors Influence Job Outcome

Abstract

This research examines how organizational factors such as employee workload, interpersonal role dynamics, and workplace conditions influence overall professional contentment and job satisfaction levels. Using a quantitative approach, researchers surveyed 208 employees across software companies. Our findings using SMART PLS 4.0 revealed a complex relationship between workplace factors and job satisfaction. Workload, role conflict, and unfavorable work environment demonstrated a negative association with job satisfaction, but simultaneously these work factors exhibited a significant positive effect on work stress. These results provide nuanced insights into workplace dynamics in the software sector. The study contributes to understanding workforce management strategies and the intricate interplay between work-related stressors and employee satisfaction in a developing technology-driven economy.