Faiz Binzafrah and Faisal Taleedi
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of business intelligence on job satisfaction in the Saudi Electricity Company in the Asir. It aims to evaluate employee job…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of business intelligence on job satisfaction in the Saudi Electricity Company in the Asir. It aims to evaluate employee job satisfaction after adopting a BI system for job practices.
Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-method including descriptive, questionnaire for data collection and analytical approach was used. The random sample population consists of 354 employees out of 3,000.
Findings
It is found that the implementation of a BI system and the associated practices have a statistically significant effect on employee job satisfaction. The study recommends the adoption of BI systems for organizational activities. Such organizations must consider the latest BI tools for solving business problems.
Originality/value
To the best of authors' knowledge, the current study is the first attempt to evaluate the performance of BI practices in the region and in context of employee job satisfaction. This will contribute to understanding the job satisfaction in similar organizational environment.