The causal relationship between job satisfaction and performance has been clearly established.

Causal Relationship

A causal relationship exists when one event (the cause) directly affects the outcome of another event (the effect).

Job Satisfaction

A measure of how content an individual is with their job, which can affect productivity and morale.

Performance

The level at which an individual, group, or organization accomplishes its tasks, goals, or objectives, often measured against known standards of accuracy, completeness, cost, and speed.