Gender Differences in Job Performance and Job Satisfaction Among Government Employees

This study examines gender differences in job performance and job satisfaction among government employees in Mumbai, focusing on the impact of emotional intelligence. A sample of 120 government employees, equally divided between men and women, was selected from various governmental institutions, including post offices and municipal offices. The study employed a non-probability random sampling method, with participants aged between 21 and 46 years. Data was collected using the Job Performance Questionnaire and the Job Satisfaction Scale, both of which have demonstrated high reliability. The results show significant gender differences in both job performance and job satisfaction. Male government employees exhibited significantly higher job performance (mean = 58.60) compared to females (mean = 49.78). Similarly, males reported higher job satisfaction (mean = 132.40) than females (mean = 124.69). Statistical analysis using t-tests confirmed the significance of these differences, leading to the rejection of the null hypotheses. The findings suggest that gender plays a crucial role in shaping job performance and job satisfaction among government employees.