Comprehensions about employee satisfaction in the commercial sector of a cash transportation company

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/2178-5694.2025.1.47834

Keywords:

Job Satisfaction, Organizational Culture, Work Motivation.

Abstract

Workplace satisfaction is recognized as a key element for organizational performance and employee motivation. Within this context, this study aims to analyze the factors that influence the satisfaction of employees in the commercial sector of Empresa Alpha, a large company in the cash-in-transit sector. A quanti-qualitative approach was adopted, involving the application of a structured questionnaire and an interpretivist analysis of the Organizational Culture. The results indicate that the Organizational Culture of Empresa Alpha is perceived as structured and collectively oriented. However, there are significant discrepancies in perception between genders. Regarding Job Satisfaction, employee engagement and motivation stand out, while gender differences are observed of stability, recognition, autonomy, and the meaning of tasks, pointing to the need for more equitable people management strategies.

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Author Biographies

Jéssica Syrio Callefi, University of São Paulo, São Carlos Campus (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering (UEM). Master's degree in Business Administration (UEM). PhD in Production Engineering (EESC/USP). Currently conducting research on Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction.

Ariadne Lara Lima Teixeira, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture of the University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (UNIBH). Specialist in Sales Management (ESALQ/USP).

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Published

2025-06-18

How to Cite

Syrio Callefi, J., & Lima Teixeira, A. L. (2025). Comprehensions about employee satisfaction in the commercial sector of a cash transportation company. Conversas & Controvérsias, 12(1), e47834. https://doi.org/10.15448/2178-5694.2025.1.47834