Spiritual Well-Being, Intelligence, and Job Satisfaction Among U.S. Federal Employees

Spiritual Well-Being, Intelligence, and Job Satisfaction Among U.S. Federal Employees by Jesse E. Moore Jr. MA, Webster University, 2012 MA, Webster University, 2008 MPA, Southern Illinois University, 2005 BS, Illinois State University, 2004 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Administration Walden University August 2017 Abstract Until a slight 1% increase in FY2015, job satisfaction within the United States federal government had decreased between 2010 and 2014. However, even with the slight increase, the job satisfaction level was low which presents a cause for concern for federal government agencies. A growing body of research has indicated that employees are looking for ways to express their spiritual essence in the workplace. Research in this area has suggested that when organizations allow their employees to exercise their spiritualUntil a slight 1% increase in FY2015, job satisfaction within the United States federal government had decreased between 2010 and 2014. However, even with the slight increase, the job satisfaction level was low which presents a cause for concern for federal government agencies. A growing body of research has indicated that employees are looking for ways to express their spiritual essence in the workplace. Research in this area has suggested that when organizations allow their employees to exercise their spiritual essence in the workplace it not only increases job satisfaction for the employee but also increases job performance. This study examined the correlation between spiritual intelligence, spiritual well-being, and job satisfaction among federal employees. The theory of multiple intelligences and the spillover theory provided the theoretical framework for the study. Data collected from 392 participants via Survey Monkey using the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI-24), and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form (MSQ) were analyzed to test the study hypotheses. The correlations based on data from the SWBS, SISRI-24, and MSQ were not statistically significant. However, results showed that participants were moderately spiritual beings with moderately high spiritual intelligence. Further research is warranted. Spiritual Well-Being, Intelligence, and Job Satisfaction Among U.S. Federal Employees by Jesse E. Moore Jr. MA, Webster University, 2012 MA, Webster University, 2008 MPA, Southern Illinois University, 2005 BS, Illinois State University, 2004 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Administration Walden University August 2017 Dedication “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ” Jeramiah 29:11 This work is dedicated to my Lord and Savior. Through this journey He reminded me that His grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in my weaknesses. Thank you Father for all that you have done and continue to do in my life; you have given me the desires of my heart and brought me great joy to experience the plans you have for me. You are and have forever been my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. “I love you, Lord, my strength” Psalm 18:1. Acknowledgments First, I want to acknowledge Dr. Anne Hacker. Her guidance, feedback, and expertise were invaluable in helping me to complete the dissertation process and attain my Ph.D. Next; I would like to acknowledge my dissertation committee members, Dr. Mi Young Lee and Dr. Paul Rutledge. Their review and feedback, also, contributed to my completing the dissertation phase successfully. Lastly, but certainly not least, I want to acknowledge all my family and friends who provided guidance, editing, feedback, and