The Role of Job Satisfaction in Developing Administrative Performance and Creativity

An Empirical Study in Iraq

This study deals with the role of job satisfaction in developing administrative performance. The analysis was applied at Tikrit University. The study aimed to determine the role of job satisfaction in developing administrative creativity among employees. A sample of 77 heads of scientific departments in the university was randomly surveyed. A 32-question survey was assigned to the sample individuals. The response rate was 90%. SPSS software was used to statistically analyze surveyed data. The results showed the validity of the hypotheses that job satisfaction causes a positive influence on the development of creativity of employees. The statistical analyses of data obtained proved positive morale among individuals’ creativity in work at the university. The means and standard deviations revealed the surveyed respondents’ tendency to accept the job satisfaction dimensions such as career growth, motivation, work environment, and functional tasks. The means and standard deviations revealed the surveyed respondents’ tendency to accept the administrative creativity dimensions such as problem solving, changeability, accept risks, and encourage creativity. Based on the statistical outcomes, the present study recommended rewarding the employees based on their achievements. Also, the university administration should consider and solve the university employees’ problems.