This research studies the effect of job enrichment as an intrinsic motivational factor on the job satisfaction of Lebanese commercial bank employees in Muhafazat North Lebanon. This research shows whether or not intrinsic motivation such as job enrichment can be differentiated from extrinsic motivation in affecting performance of the employee. Since job satisfaction plays a significant role in affecting employee performance, the importance of job enrichment as a leading factor to job satisfaction is tested empirically.

The topic of this thesis is the area of organizational behavior and human resources, and it is: "motivation and empowerment on the job for teachers: the case of four 'American-type' private schools managed by School Development Consultants (SDC) in Lebanon". As a result, the following are the two research questions that were explored: What are the problems faced by the faculty of the four schools that are resulting in a lack of intrinsic motivation, specifically empowerment? As a result of the findings in researcxh question 1, what type of plan should management develop to secure an increase in ...