The Relationship between Assertiveness and Job satisfaction among Nursing Personnel at Benha University Hospital

Abstract

Nursing staff are the core stone in the healthcare organizations, Assertiveness enhances communication in work place and it increase the job satisfaction among nurses. Aim:-The study aimed to assess the relationship between assertiveness and job satisfaction among nursing personnel. Design:-Descriptive correlational design was used in this study Setting:-This study was conducted at Medical and Surgical departments Benha University Hospital. Subjects:-Included in this study were composed of (225) of nursing personnel working at the previously mentioned departments. Tools:-Two tools were used for data collection assertive behavior questionnaire and job satisfaction questionnaire Results:-The findings of the present study revealed that the majority of the nursing personnel had highly assertive and they were satisfied with their job. Conclusion:-The findings concluded that there was a positive correlation between nurses' assertiveness and their job satisfaction and this relation was statistical significance difference. Recommendations:-Periodical assessment for nursing staff work environment to reduce prediction and passivity, maintaining continuous staff development activities for nurses to improve their attitude, knowledge and skills in order to improve their assertiveness level. Encouraging excellent nurses by recognition and incentives are very important.

Predictors of assertive behaviors among a sample of first-year Tunisian medical students

“…To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that addresses the profile of MSs concerning ABs. Table 5 illustrates the designs/results of some studies evaluating the AB and its determinants in nurse students [ 18 , 19 , 49 ], nurses [ 16 , 20 , 21 ], undergraduate students [ 22 , 50 ], and adolescent students [ 17 ].…”

“…Interpersonal communication is a specific area within the domain of communication that refers to face-to-face interactions among two or more persons [ 24 ]. AB and good communication are linked [ 16 ]. In fact, AB requires effective communication and lack of assertiveness results in restricted effectiveness of communication [ 16 ].…”

“…AB and good communication are linked [ 16 ]. In fact, AB requires effective communication and lack of assertiveness results in restricted effectiveness of communication [ 16 ]. These communicative skills enable individuals to express their desires/thoughts, and to achieve more successful interpersonal goals [ 25 ].…”

Competitiveness a Masculinity-Femininity Cultural Dimension and Multinational Corporations’ Performance in Uganda

“…This employee work assertiveness behavior sometimes positively and other times negatively influences organizational performance. For example, from positive view, Employees with work assertiveness behavior usually are bold at requesting their workmates to put in extra effort to execute work tasks for an organization and the workmates comply, it leads to better organizational performance (Hamouda, Eid & Abd-Alla 2018). Employees with work assertiveness behavior if they sense that the manner they are handling organizational work tasks is not the best, they usually tend to apply an alternative approach and this may help in solving the problem leading to better organizational performance (Oducado & Montaño 2021).…”

“…Employees with work assertiveness behavior if they sense that the manner they are handling organizational work tasks is not the best, they usually tend to apply an alternative approach and this may help in solving the problem leading to better organizational performance (Oducado & Montaño 2021). Work assertiveness behavior of an employee increases the confidence of that employee in executing organizational tasks leading to better organizational performance (Hamouda et al 2018). However, on a negative side, workmates may misinterpret an employee with work assertiveness behavior in terms of such an employee being coercive towards them when he/she boldly requests them to put in extra effort to execute organizational tasks (Oducado & Montaño 2021).…”