The Effect of Job Characteristics on Career Plateau of Human Resources

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of job characteristics on career plateau of human resources in Education Organization of the city of Masjed Soleiman. The research method is descriptive- survey and the statistical population are all staff of Education Organization of the city of Masjed Soleiman, 2000 individuals. The sample was estimated 322 individuals using simple random sampling and Cochran formula. In the present study, the field and library methods were used to collect data. Library method (including physical and digital) was done by means of note taking and the survey method was done using a questionnaire to collect data. The scale of Hackman and Oldham job characteristics and the scale of career plateau on Judith Bardoik path were used to design the questionnaire. The questionnaire validity was obtained by content validity and face validity and its reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha test. The conceptual model test was performed using regression analysis with SPSS software. Finally, every six hypothesis was confirmed. According to research findings, job characteristics have effects on career plateau of human resources in Education Organization of the city of Masjed Soleiman.  Also, the effect of five job characteristics including lack of skill variety, low work identity, low importance of the job, the lack of independence and lack of feedback on career plateau of human resources was confirmed.