Effect of Organisational Justice on Employees’ Job Satisfaction in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of organisational justice on employees’ job satisfaction in selected tertiary institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria. A descriptive and explanatory survey design was employed, and data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 377 respondents, out of which 274 were retrieved. The data were analyzed using percentage analysis, while the hypotheses were tested through regression analysis at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that distributive justice has a positive and significant effect on employees’ job satisfaction in the selected institutions. However, procedural justice was found to have no significant effect on employees’ job satisfaction. Based on these findings, the study recommends that management should prioritize fair distribution of rewards and responsibilities, as this significantly contributes to employee job satisfaction and enhances organizational culture. Furthermore, management should promote interactional fairness by adopting an open-door policy that fosters respect, empathy, and honesty between leaders and subordinates. This will strengthen interpersonal relationships and improve satisfaction levels among employees.