An investigation of the relationship between Organizational trust and job satisfaction in hospital nursing staffs of Medical Science University and social security organization of Isfahan

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1 University of Esfahan

2 Master of Educational Management

Abstract

This study examines relationship between organizational trust and job satisfaction among nurses working in hospitals affiliated with the MedicalSciencesUniversity and Social Security Organization in Isfahan. Data were collected using two separate questionnaires administered to a randomly selected sample of 111 nurses. Results showed a significant relation between organizational trust and job satisfaction. Also, the means of organizational trust and job satisfaction were found to be significantly different among participants in terms of gender, position, affiliation, work experience and qualifications. No difference was found between married and single participants.

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