Research Article

Understanding the Influence of Communication on Employee Work Satisfaction: Perspectives from Decentralised Government Institutions in the Oti Region, Ghana

Table 3

Communication methods and internal information sharing mechanism.

VariableMeanStandard deviation

Clear and effective systems of appraisal4.850.016
Feel acknowledged publicly for my success5.150.965
The work allows me to earn money5.281.186
Eliminate practices that zap satisfaction3.050.164
Type of work provides me with security4.550.742
Job gives me status and prestige2.630.698
Job provides me with satisfactory material rewards4.530.016
Work with pleasant and helpful workmates2.900.833
Nature of work helps reach and develop full potentials5.401.224
Job provides me good physical working conditions4.200.403
Autonomy is given to me to find solutions6.101.182
Good work and efforts are appreciated1.400.491

. Source: field data (September 2021).