The Impact of Feedback-seeking on Sources’ Job Satisfaction: A Study of Canadian Supervisors

Abstract

This study examines the impact of feedback-seeking on the source; that is, the person who is asked for feedback. A survey was conducted of full-time working supervisors from various industries in Canada. Results showed that frequency of being sought for feedback was positively related to supervisors’ satisfaction with authority, satisfaction with security, and satisfaction with creativity. Frequency of being sought for feedback was also hypothesized to be positively related to supervisors’ satisfaction with variety, however, no relationship was found.