Examining the relationship between organizational structure and job satisfaction of employees in the copper mining extraction industry of East Azerbaijan

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Sara Hadipour Sabet
Mahdi Akrami Hossein Abad
Sina Alavar Shoosh
Narjes Khadem
University of Applied Science and Technology - Lorestan Refrigeration Educational Unit
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the relationship between organizational and job structure in the copper mining industry of East Azerbaijan. Methodology: The present research is of a descriptive-correlational type. Data were collected using the standard Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and a researcher-made questionnaire for organizational structure. The statistical population included all mining companies (with more than 200 employees), from which 132 individuals were selected by sampling. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 22 software through Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The job survey showed that 28.8% of individuals had low job satisfaction, 48.5% had medium job satisfaction, and 22.7% had high job satisfaction. The development of the organizational structure also indicated a moderate perception of the use of structure (45.5% at a medium level). The relationship between organizational structure and job satisfaction was obtained using regression analysis (b=0.45, p=0.007). It showed that improving the organizational structure and paying attention to individuals' needs can lead to a significant increase in job satisfaction and productivity in mining companies.
Keywords
Job satisfaction
structure
organization
copper mine
East Azerbaijan

  • Received Date 04 January 2026
  • Received Date 17 February 2026
  • Accepted Date 20 June 2026
  • Published Date 23 July 2026