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Cross-tabulation of data from 2,713 employees and a matched sample of their employers found the following: males more than females match their employers' assessments of mobility potential of their jobs; those who match their employers, whether mobile or not, have similar levels of job satisfaction; and combination of both attitudinal and situational barriers is required to explain job satisfaction. (SK)

Job satisfaction is affected by employees' expectations of professional mobility, actual promotion opportunities and the positive features of the job. A study was conducted to determine the most important components of employee job satisfaction. The study entailed a comparison of employers and employees' contrasting views about job promotion and satisfaction. Findings revealed that job satisfaction was mainly related to the positive features of the job and the ability of the employee to adjust to the work environment.