This study examines the moderating effect of growth need strength in the relationship between Job Characteristic Model Dimension and job satisfaction in a public organization. The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship that exists between Job Characteristic Model Dimension and job satisfaction. A sample of 164 employees at Shah Alam City Council was considered for this study by using the quota sampling technique. The study had found that there is a relationship between four-factor of Job Characteristic Model Dimension and job satisfaction. The study had also found that only autonomy and task significance have moderating effect of growth need strength whereas task identity and skill variety do not have moderating influence. Today’s employees are more conscious on job satisfaction where the positive or negative attitudes developed towards their jobs would affect the organization. This study provideS the insight discussion in improving the relationship with employee for future references.
