Job satisfaction refers to one’s reaction and approach towards one’s job. It is often depends on how well results meet or exceed expectations. Contentment in one’s job means higher dedication in the fulfillment of work and job requirements. There will be greater enthusiasm to devote loyalty and time in job performance. An individual having pleasure will obviously be more involved towards the job. Thus, job satisfaction has direct positive association with performance but significantly negative correlation with job stress, poor performance and job turnover. Studies have proved that job satisfaction is to be most significant component for successful functioning of any organization. It has been found to be certainly related to self-esteem and morale of the employees. It is the crucial component in employee enhanced’ productivity, his regularity and job stability and has a spillover effect on employee workplace relations and accidents. In this paper a comparative study of job satisfaction among nurses of government and private sector hospitals of Jaipur has been discussed in detail.

Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Job Performance, Job Stress, Job Turnover, Productivity.