What encompasses employees' attitudes towards work environment factors such as pay, job characteristics, and advancement opportunities?

Job satisfaction refers to the level of contentment employees feel regarding their job and various aspects of their work environment, which includes factors such as pay, job characteristics, relationships with coworkers, and opportunities for advancement. When employees indicate high job satisfaction, it usually suggests that they find their roles fulfilling and their working conditions agreeable.

Pay is a significant motivator; when employees feel they are compensated fairly for their work, it contributes positively to their job satisfaction. Similarly, well-defined job characteristics can enhance an employee’s experience, making their roles feel significant and aligned with their skills. Additionally, having opportunities for advancement can greatly impact job satisfaction, as employees tend to feel more engaged and motivated when they see potential for growth in their careers.

In this context, workplace harmony and employee morale could contribute to the overall sense of job satisfaction, but they do not fully encompass the specific relationship between an employee's attitudes and their perceptions of the work environment. Work engagement, while related, focuses more on the emotional and cognitive aspects of an employee's involvement with their work rather than the specific factors influencing their feelings about the work environment.