Abstract:

The aim of the study was to see the relationship between organizational role stress and job satisfaction in public and private bank employees. It was hypothesized there would be a relationship between organizational role stress and job satisfaction in public and private bank employees. The sample comprised of 150 managers, operation managers and cashiers (M age=33. 9, SD=6. 15) selected from different public and private banks of Lahore. Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen, Mermelstein & Kamarck, 1983) and Job Satisfaction Survey (Spector, 1994) were used to measure role stress and job satisfaction. Results demonstrated a significant negative relationship between organization role stress and job satisfaction. The results of the current study will help in diminishing stress related to role (job) of bankers and promoting job satisfaction in them which would increase their productivity.

KEYWORDS

 Role stress, Job Satisfaction, Employees of banking sector

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