Job Satisfaction Among Employees in Nationaliized Bank.... AP
Job Satisfaction Among Employees in Nationaliized Bank.... AP
Job Satisfaction Among Employees in Nationaliized Bank.... AP
RESEARCH REPORT
ON
Sesssion 2009-2011
I would like to convey my heartiest gratitude to several people, for their support and
guidance, which helped me to complete this project.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Arti khatnani (Faculty coodinator)
for permitting me to carry on this project. It is with the deep sense of gratitude that I
express my sincere indebtedness to Prof. R.S.Singh , Director of C.M Institute of
Management Sciences and Technology, Gorakhpur..for providing me an opportunity
to do a Research in job satisfaction of employee in nationalized bank and enabling
me to utilize all the facilities for successful completion of project.Last but not the least,
my endless appreciation goes to my family who has stood by my side and given me
moral support whenever I was low and boosted my will power.
SHREYA SRIVASTAVA
Chapters
CHAPTER 1
1. INTRODUCTION …………………..….... .
Employee Turnover.
.History
. Importance
Factors
.Approaches
CHAPTER 2
2. DESIGN OF THE STUDY………………………….....
…. Sourses of data
…. Sampling procedure
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
…. Findings
…. Conclusion
….. Suggestions
CHAPTER 5
5. ANNEXURES……………………………………………….
BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………….…..
List of Illustrations
JOB SATISFACTION
Introduction
Human life has become very complex and completed in now-a-days. In modern society the needs and
requirements of the people are ever increasing and ever changing. When the people are ever increasing and
ever changing when the peoples needs are not fulfilled they become dissatisfied. Dissatisfied people are
likely to contribute very little for any purpose. Job satisfaction of industrial workers us very important for the
industry to function successfully. Apart from managerial and technical aspects, employers can be considered
as backbone of any industrial development. To utilize their contribution they should be provided with good
Job satisfaction is important technique used to motivate the employees to work harder. It is often said that “
who is satisfied with his job. Job satisfaction is very important because most of the people spend a major
portion of their life at working place. Moreover, job satisfaction has its impact on the general life of the
employees also, because a satisfied employee is a contented and happy human being. A highly satisfied
Definitions:
In simple words , job satisfaction can defined as extent of positive feelings or attitudes that individuals have
towards their jobs. When a person says that he has high job satisfaction , it means that he really likes his job,
“Job satisfaction is the amount of pleasure or contentment associated with a job. If you like your job
intensely, you will experience high job satisfaction.if you dislike your job intensely, you will experience job
dissatisfaction.
-P. Robbins
“Job satisfaction is a general attitude towards one’s job: the difference between the amount of reward
workers receive and the amount they believe they should receive.”
Job satisfaction will be defined as amount of overall positive affect that individuals have towards their jobs.
Importance to Worker and Organization
Frequently, work underlies self-esteem and identity while unemployment lowers self-worth and
produces anxiety. At the same time, monotonous jobs can erode a worker's initiative and enthusiasm
and can lead to absenteeism and unnecessary turnover. Job satisfaction and occupational success are
major factors in personal satisfaction, self-respect, self-esteem, and self development. To the worker,
job satisfaction brings a pleasurable emotional state that often leads to a positive work attitude. A
satisfied worker is more likely to be creative, flexible, innovative, and loyal. For the organization, job
satisfaction of its workers means a work force that is motivated and committed to high quality
performance. Increased productivity the quantity and quality of output per hour worked seems to be a
byproduct of improved quality of working life. It is important to note that the literature on the
relationship between job satisfaction and productivity is neither conclusive nor consistent. However,
studies dating back to Herzberg's (1957) have shown at least low correlation between high morale and
high productivity, and it does seem logical that more satisfied workers will tend to add more value to an
organization. Unhappy employees, who are motivated by fear of job loss, will not give 100 percent of
their effort for very long. Though fear is a powerful motivator, it is also a temporary one, and as soon
as the threat is lifted performance will decline. Tangible ways in which job satisfaction benefits the
organization include reduction in complaints and grievances, absenteeism, turnover, and termination; as
well as improved punctuality and worker morale. Job satisfaction is also linked to a more healthy work
force and has been found to be a good indicator of longevity. And although only little correlation has
been found between job satisfaction and productivity, Brown (1996) notes that some employers have
found that satisfying or delighting employees is a prerequisite to satisfying or delighting customers,
thus protecting the "bottom line." No wonder Andrew Carnegie is quoted as saying: "Take away my
people, but leave my factories, and soon grass will grow on the factory floors. Take away my factories,
but leave my people, and soon we will have a new and better factory
Creating Job Satisfaction
So, how is job satisfaction created? What are the elements of a job that create job satisfaction?
Organizations can help to create job satisfaction by putting systems in place that will ensure that
workers are challenged and then rewarded for being successful. Organizations that aspire to creating a
work environment that enhances job satisfaction need to incorporate the following:
Flexible
work arrangements, possibly including telecommuting
Interesting
work that offers variety and challenge and allows the worker opportunities to
Opportunities
to take responsibility and direct one's own work
A
stable, secure work environment that includes job security/continuity
An
environment in which workers are supported by an accessible supervisor who
Up-to-date
technology
Competitive
salary and opportunities for promotion .
FACTORS INFLUENCING JOB SATISFACTION ( Fig.. 1.1)
Sources of
Job
Satisfaction
Work Personal
Organization Work
al
itself factors
Factor Environment
There are no. of factors that influence job satisfaction in an organization. A no. of research studies have
been conducted in order to establish some of the causes that result in job satisfaction. These studies
have revealed consistent correlation of certain variables with the job satisfaction. These factors are
given below
Organizational factors:
1). Salaries and wages : Wages do play a significant role in determining of satisfaction. Salaries
and wages is instrumental in fulfilling so many needs. Money facilities the obtaining of food, shelter,
and clothing and provides the means to enjoy valued leisure interest outside of work. More over, salary
can serve as symbol of achievement and a source of recognition. Employees often see pay as a
reflection of organization. Fringe benefits have not been found to have strong influence on job
2). Promotion chances: Promotion chances considerably affect the job satisfaction because of the
following reasons:
Firstly, promotion indicates an employees worth to the organization which is highly moral boosting.
Secondly, employee takes promotion as the ultimate achievement in his career and when it is
Thirdly, promotion involves positive changes e.g. high salary, less supervision, increased status etc
3). Company policies: Organizational structure and policies also play an important role in affection
job satisfaction of employees. An autocratic and highly authoritative structure causes resentment among
the employees as compared to a structure which is more open and democratic in nature.
1). Supervision:
Two dimensions of supervisor style:
The other dimension of supervisory style influence participation in Decision making, employee
who participates in decision that affect their job, display a much higher level of satisfaction with
The nature of the work group or team will have effect on job satisfaction in the following ways:
A friendly and cooperative group provides opportunities to the group members to interact with each
other.
The work group group will be even a stronger sources of satisfaction when members have similar
Smaller groups provide greater opportunity for building mutual trust and understanding
Thus, group size and quality of interpersonal relations within the group play a significant
3).Working condition: The employees desire good working condition because they lead to
greater physical comfort. The working conditions are important to employees because they can
influence life outside of work. If people are require to work long hours and / or overtime, they will
have very little felt for their families, friends and recreation outside work. So the working conditions
Work itself
Along with pay, the content of the work itself plays a very major role in determining how satisfied
employees are with their jobs. By and large, workers want jobs that are challenging; they do want
to be doing mindless jobs day after day. The two most important aspect of the work itself that
influence job satisfaction are variety and control over work methods and work place. In general, job
with a moderate amount of variety produce the most job satisfaction. Jobs with too little variety
cause workers to feel bored and fatigue. Jobs with too much variety and stimulation cause workers to
Job scope: It provides the amount of responsibility , work pace and feed back. The higher the
level of these factors , higher the job scope and higher level of satisfaction.
Variety : A moderate amount of variety is very effective. Excessive variety produces confusion
and stress and too little variety causes monotony and fatigue which are dissatisfiers.
Lack of autonomy and freedom: Lack of autonomy and freedom over work methods and
work pace can create helplessness and dissatisfaction. Employees do not like strict supervision.
Interesting work : A work which is very interesting and challenging and gives status ,
and job dissatisfaction because employees do not know exactly what their task is and what is expected
of them.
Personal factors:
Age
and seniority : With age, people become more mature and realistic and less idealistic so
that they are willing to accept available resources and rewards and be satisfied about the situation. With
the passage of time , people move into more challenging and responsible positions. People who do not
move up at all with time are more likely to be dissatisfied with their jobs.
Tenure : Employees with longer tenure are expected to be highly satisfied with their jobs. Tenure
assures job security , which is highly satisfactory to employees. They can easily plan for their future
Personality:
Some of the personality traits which are directly related to job satisfaction are self
assurance, self esteem, maturity , challenge and responsibility. Higher the person is on Maslows needs
hierarchy , the higher is the job satisfaction. This type of satisfaction comes from within the person and
1) Need fulfillment theory: According to this theory , a person will be satisfied when he gets
what he wants from his job. Job satisfaction will vary directly with the extent to which those needs of
an individual , which can be satisfied are actually satisfied. Thus, job satisfaction according to this
theory , is a function of the degree to which the employees needs are fulfilled in the giving situation
2) Equity theory: According to this theory , every individual has a basic tendency to compare his
rewards to with those of a reference group. If he feels his rewards are equitable with others doing the
similar work in similar environment, he feels satisfied. this theory thus believes that ‘a person job
satisfaction depends upon his perceived equity as determined by his output balance in comparison with
input – output balance of others’. This theory takes into account not only the needs of the employee but
also to the opinion of the refrence group towards which the employee looks for guidance.
3) Two factor theory : This theory states that satisfaction and dissatisfaction are independent of
each other. One set of factors are known as hygiene factors act as dissatisfiers. Their absence causes
dissatisfaction like pay, humane working conditions etc. the other set of factors lead to satisfaction like
promotion , recognition etc.
4) Social reference group theory : According to this theory an employee is satisfied with his job
when the job meets the interest , desires, and requirements of a persons’ reference groups. Job
satisfaction is a function of the degree to which the job meets the approval of the group to which the
individual looks for guidance in evaluating the world and defining social reality.
5) Discrepancy theory : Job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are functions of perceived relationship
between what one wants from ones job and what one perceives it is actually offerings. Satisfaction is
thus the difference between what one actually received are less than the expected rewards , it causes
satisfaction.
6) Equity discrepancy theory: this is a combination of equity and discrepancy theory. Under this
theory , satisfaction is defined as the difference between the outcomes that one perceives he actually
received and outcomes that one feels he should receive in comparison with others. A person perception
of what he should receive is influenced by the inputs and outputs of others. If inputs are similar to those
of referent groups but his outcomes are less, he is likely to be satisfied.
While analyzing the various determinants of job satisfaction, we have to keep in mind that: all
individuals do no derive the same degree of satisfaction though they perform the same job in the same
job environment and at the same time. Therefore, it appears that besides the nature of job and job
environment, there are individual variables which affect job satisfaction. Thus, all those factors which
provide a fit among individual variables, nature of job, and situational variables determine the degree of
Individual factors:
Individuals have certain expectations from their jobs. If their expectations are met from the jobs, they
feel satisfied. These expectations are based on an individual’s level of education, age and other factors.
Level of education:
Level of education of an individual is a factor which determines the degree of job satisfaction. For
example, several studies have found negative correlation between the level of education, particularly
higher level of education, and job satisfaction. The possible reason for this phenomenon may be that
highly educated persons have very high expectations from their jobs which remain unsatisfied. In their
case, Peter’s principle which suggests that every individual tries to reach his level of incompetence,
Age:
Individuals experience different degree of job satisfaction at different stages of their life. Job
satisfaction is high at the initial stage, gets gradually reduced, starts rising upto certain stage, and finally
dips to a low degree. The possible reasons for this phenomenon are like this. When individuals join an
organization, they may have some unrealistic assumptions about what they are going to drive from their
work. These assumptions make them more satisfied. However, when these assumptions fall short of
reality, job satisfaction goes down. It starts rising again as the people start to assess the jobs in right
perspective and correct their assumptions. At the last, particularly at the fag end of the career, job
Other factors:
Besides the above two factors, there are other individual factors which affect job satisfaction. If an
individual does not have favourable social and family life, he may not feel happy at the workplace.
Similarly, other personal problems associated with him may affect his level of job satisfaction. Personal
problems associated with him may affect his level of job satisfaction.
Nature of job:
Nature of job determines job satisfaction which is in the form of occupation level and job content.
Occupation level: Higher level jobs provide more satisfaction as compared to lower levels. This
happens because high level jobs carry prestige and status in the society which itself becomes source of
satisfaction for the job holders. For example, professionals derive more satisfaction as compared to
Job content refers to the intrinsic value of the job which depends on the requirement of skills for
performing it, and the degree of responsibility and growth it offers. A higher content of these factors
provides higher satisfaction. For example, a routine and repetitive lesser satisfaction; the degree of
satisfaction progressively increases in job rotation, job enlargement, and job enrichment.
Situational variables:
Situational variables related to job satisfaction lie in organizational context – formal and informal.
Formal organization emerges out of the interaction of individuals in the organization. Some of the
important factors which affect job important factors which affect job satisfaction are given below:
1. Working conditions:
Working conditions, particularly physical work environment, like conditions of workplace and
associated facilities for performing the job determine job satisfaction. These work in two ways. First,
these provide means job performance. Second, provision of these conditions affects the individual’s
perception about the organization. If these factors are favourable, individuals experience higher level of
job satisfaction.
2. Supervision: The type of supervision affects job satisfaction as in each type of supervision;
the degree of importance attached to individuals varies. In employee-oriented supervision, there is more
concern for people which is perceived favourably by them and provides them more satisfaction. In job
oriented supervision, there is more emphasis on the performance of the job and people become
determines the degree of job satisfaction. If the reward is perceived to be based on the job performance
and equitable, it offers higher satisfaction. If the reward is perceived to be based on considerations
4. Opportunity: It is true that individuals seek satisfaction in their jobs in the context of job nature and
work environment by they also attach importance to opportunities for promotion that these job offer. If
5. Work group: Individuals work in group either created formally of they develop on their own to
seek emotional satisfaction at the workplace. To the extent such groups are cohesive; the degree of
satisfaction is high. If the group is not cohesive, job satisfaction is low. In a cohesive group, people
derive satisfaction out of their interpersonal interaction and workplace becomes satisfying leading to
job satisfaction.
MEASURING JOB SATISFACTION
There are many methods for measuring job satisfaction. By far, the most common method for
collecting data regarding job satisfaction is the Likert scale (named after Rensis Likert). Other less
common methods of for gauging job satisfaction include: Yes/No questions, True/False questions, point
systems, checklists, and forced choice answers. This data is typically collected using an Enterprise
Feedback Management (EFM) system.
The Job Descriptive Index (JDI), created by Smith, Kendall, & Hulin (1969), is a specific
questionnaire of job satisfaction that has been widely used. It measures one’s satisfaction in five facets:
pay, promotions and promotion opportunities, coworkers, supervision, and the work itself. The scale is
simple, participants answer either yes, no, or can’t decide (indicated by ‘?’) in response to whether
given statements accurately describe one’s job.
Mood and emotions while working are the raw materials which cumulate to form the affective element
of job satisfaction. (Weiss and Cropanzano, 1996).. Moods tend to be longer lasting but often weaker
states of uncertain origin, while emotions are often more intense, short-lived and have a clear object or
cause. There is some evidence in the literature that state moods are related to overall job satisfaction. [
Positive and negative emotions were also found to be significantly related to overall job satisfaction..
Frequency of experiencing net positive emotion will be a better predictor of overall job satisfaction than
will intensity of positive emotion when it is experienced . Emotion regulation and emotion labor are
also related to job satisfaction. Emotion work (or emotion management) refers to various efforts to
manage emotional states and displays. Emotion regulation includes all of the conscious and
unconscious efforts to increase, maintain, or decrease one or more components of an emotion. Although
early studies of the consequences of emotional labor emphasized its harmful effects on workers, studies
of workers in a variety of occupations suggest that the consequences of emotional labor are not
uniformly negative. It was found that suppression of unpleasant emotions decreases job satisfaction and
the amplification of pleasant emotions increases job satisfaction. The understanding of how emotion
regulation relates to job satisfaction concerns two models:
2. Social interaction model . Taking the social interaction perspective, workers’ emotion
regulation might beget responses from others during interpersonal encounters that subsequently impact
their own job satisfaction. For example: The accumulation of favorable responses to displays of
pleasant emotions might positively affect job satisfaction performance of emotional labor that produces
sired outcomes could increase job satisfaction.
CONSEQUENCES OF JOB SATISFACTION
Research has concluded that there is a relationship between job satisfaction and performance of the
employees. Thus, job satisfaction or job dissatisfaction is an important concern for management. High
job satisfaction may lead to improved productivity , decreased turnover , improved attendance , less job
stress. Job dissatisfaction produces low morale among the employees and more of stress. The following
subtopics explain the outcomes of job satisfaction:
1). Job satisfaction and productivity : There are two views about the relationship
between job satisfaction and productivity:
1. A happy worker is a productive worker,
2. A happy worker is not necessarily a productive worker.
The first view establishes a direct cause-effect relationship between job satisfaction and productivity;
when job satisfaction increases, productivity increases; when satisfaction decreases, productivity
decreases. The basic logic behind this is that a happy worker will put more efforts for job performance.
However , this may not be true in all cases. For example, a worker having low expectations from his
jobs may feel satisfied but he may not put his efforts more vigorously because of his low expectations
from the job. Therefore, this view does not explain fully the complex relationship between job
satisfaction and productivity.
The another view: That is a satisfied worker is not necessarily a productive worker explains the
relationship between job satisfaction and productivity. Various research studies also support this view.
This relationship may be explained in terms of the operation of two factors: effect of job performance
on satisfaction and organizational expectations from individuals for job performance….
1. Job performance leads to job satisfaction and not the other way round.
The basic factor for this phenomenon is the rewards (a source of satisfaction) attached with
performance. There are two types of rewards intrinsic and extrinsic. The intrinsic reward stems from
the job itself which may be in the form of growth potential, challenging job, etc. The satisfaction on
such a type of reward may help to increase productivity. The extrinsic reward is subject to control by
management such as salary, bonus, etc. Any increase in these factors does not help to increase
roductivity though these factors increase job satisfaction.
2. A happy worker does not necessarily contribute to higher productivity because he has to operate
under certain technological constraints and, therefore , he cannot go beyond certain output. Further, this
constraint affects the management’s expectations from the individual in the form of lower output. Thus,
the work situation is pegged to minimally acceptable level of performance. However, it does not mean
that the job satisfaction has no impact on productivity. A satisfied worker may not necessarily lead to
increased productivity but a dissatisfied worker leads to lower productivity.
2).Job satisfaction and employee turnover: High employee turnover is a matter of concern for
the management as it disrupts the normal operations of the organization. Managerial concern is mostly
for the turnover which arises from job dissatisfaction. The employees thus tries to keep the employees
satisfied on their jobs to minimize the turnover. Though , high job satisfaction in itself cannot keep the
turnover low, but considerable job dissatisfaction will definitely increase the employee turnover. The
employee turnover is affected by certain other factors also like if people are highly satisfied with their
jobs, they are willing to leave if there are better opportunities available anywhere else. If no other
opportunities are available , the employees will stay where they are irrespective of dissatisfaction. On
he overall basis , we can say that there is an important role played by job satisfaction in employee
turnover.
3). Job satisfaction and absenteeism: Absenteeism refers to the frequency of absence of job
holder from the workplace either unexcused absence due to some avoidable reasons or long absence
due to some unavoidable reasons. It is the former type of absence which is a matter of concern. This
absence is due to lack of satisfaction from the job which produces a ‘lack of will to work’ and alienate a
worker form work as for as possible. Thus, job satisfaction is related to absenteeism.
4). Job satisfaction and union activities: High level of job satisfaction reflects a highly
favourable organizational climate resulting in attracting and retaining better workers. Satisfied
employees are not interested in unions and they do not perceive them as necessary.
5). Job satisfaction and safety: When people are dissatisfied from their jobs, company and
supervisors, they are more prone to experience accidents. A satisfied worker will always be careful and
attentive towards his job and the chances of accidents will be less.
If job satisfaction is a worker benefit, surely the worker must be able to contribute to his or her own
satisfaction and well-being on the job. The following suggestions can help a worker find personal job
satisfaction:
Seek
opportunities to demonstrate skills and talents. This often leads to more challenging work and
Develop excellent communication skills. Employers value and reward excellent reading, listening,
Know more. Acquire new job-related knowledge that helps you to perform tasks more efficiently
and effectively. This will relieve boredom and often gets one noticed.
Demonstrate creativity and initiative. Qualities like these are valued by most organizations and
Develop teamwork and people skills. A large part of job success is the ability to work well with
Accept the diversity in people. Accept people with their differences and their imperfections and
See
the value in your work. Appreciating the significance of what one does can lead to satisfaction
with the work itself. This helps to give meaning to one's existence, thus playing a vital role in job
satisfaction.
Satisfied workers provide better customer service if it linked to Customer Satisfaction factors:
They are less likely to turnover, which helps build long-term customer relationships.
Assuring job satisfaction, over the long term, requires careful planning and effort both by management
and by workers. Managers are encouraged to consider such theories as Herzberg's(1957) and Maslow's
(1943) Creating a good blend of factors that contribute to a stimulating, challenging, supportive, and
rewarding work environment is vital. Because of the relative prominence of pay in the reward system, it
is very important that salaries be tied to job responsibilities and that pay increases be tied to
performance rather than seniority. So, in essence, job satisfaction is a product of the events and
conditions that people experience on their jobs. Brief (1998) wrote: "If a person's work is interesting,
his pay is fair, his promotional opportunities are good, his supervisor is supportive, and his coworkers
are friendly, then a situational approach leads one to predict he is satisfied with his job" Very simply
put, if the pleasures associated with one's job outweigh the pains, there is some level of job satisfaction
LITRETURE REVIEW
The industrial and business sectors of various countries specially developing countries including Pakistan
(where per capita income is very low) are facing the problem of job dissatisfaction among the employees
and high rate of turnover. JOB SATISFACTION is regard to one’s feeling or state of mind regarding the
nature of their work. Job satisfaction can be influenced by variety of factors such as kind of supervision,
Employers have a need to keep employee from leaving and going to work for other organizations
The best way of retaining employees is to provide the job satisfaction and opportunities to build up their
careers.“The good hope is hard to find, is even truer these days than ever before because the job market in
design. He takes the sample (n = 107)consist of direct support professional who worked for non Profit
organization located in South Carolina that served People with disabilities development. Two instruments
were utilized that measure the overall (Specter job satisfaction) and facet job satisfaction and intent to turn
tenure were examined. Data analysis includes descriptive and inferential statistics. The result from the study
suggests that there is a significant and negative correlation between job satisfaction and intent to turnover. It
was demonstrated that tenure is related to job satisfaction and having positive & low relation.
There was little evidence that suggest that age was significantly related to either job satisfaction or intent
to turnover. Theresa take sample from single organization which in non profit organization. The non profit
organizations are some extent running by the charity & donation and the remunerations for the employees in
such organizations are low.1Bhatti & Qureshi collect the information regarding the Name of organization,
Life of organization in years, Number of employee ,Employee participation, Job satisfaction, Employee
commitment &Employee Productivity from the first line managers and their immediate1 Theresa Ricke-
Kely. USA bosses. The Managers were given a questionnaire and were asked to give the answer at their best
knowledge with reference to working conditions in their organization. Questionnaire was divided in to two
portions. First line manager had to answer the question regarding name of organization ,life of organization,
number of employees, employee participation, job satisfaction and employee commitment. While the
immediate bosses was to answer the question from the portion of employee productivity. The questionnaire
consists on relationship among job satisfaction, employee commitment, and employee productivity. They
used Likard scale questionnaire. They take sample from communication sector, banking sector and oil & gas
sector of Pakistan. 34 organizations were selected for study. They measured job satisfaction by using the
variables ,employee productivity, employee commitment and employee participation and their hypothetical
research found strong and positive relationship between the job satisfaction and mentioned variables. The
finding suggests that management of organization should increase the satisfaction among employees with
compensation, policies and working conditions in order to attain high level of employee commitment and
reduce turnover.2The sample size was not enough to reflect image of theorganizations functioning in
Pakistan. Data collection method for research is very common. Other methods could have been used for this
research study like group discussion / discussion forum.The late 1920s one of the first studies of job
satisfaction undertaken by Mayo & Hawthorne. This study referred to & focused on employees attitude and
its impact on production levels. The study highlighted that employees & workers develop their own
perceptions of the work situation and the social environment, which affects their Komal Khalid Bhatti &
Tahir Masood Qureshi.attitudes towards their work. The findings of the study provided consistent results
with the observations of Taylor in 1911, that individual workers wants economic incentives/monetary
rewards and are willing to work harder for it. He used the global approach to measure job satisfaction.The
study found that 88% of the surveyed were classified as being satisfied, and there was a direct linear
relationship between occupational level and job satisfaction3This section examines the literature regarding
theories and models used to explain the determinants of job satisfaction. There are two broad categories to
classify job satisfaction theories, that is, process and content theories.
Content theories are predominantly concerned with the identification of specific needs or motives
most conducive to job satisfaction. The Maslow’s Need Hierarchy and Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory
Process theories go further than identifying basic needs that motivate epeople. They focus on the
individual’s dynamic thought processes and how they produce certain types of behavior/attitudes.
Equity Theory, Need-Fulfillment Theory, Social Comparison Theory, Facet-Satisfaction Model, Job
Characteristics Model. To better understand employee attitudes and motivation, Frederick Herzberg
performed studies to determine which factors in an employee's work environment caused satisfaction or
dissatisfaction. The studies included interviews in which employees where asked what pleased and
displeased them about their work. Herzberg found that the factors causing job satisfaction were
different from that causing job Mayo & Hawthorne study dissatisfaction. He developed the motivation-
hygiene theory to explain these results. He called the satisfiers motivators and the dissatisfier
hygiene factors, using the term "hygiene" in the sense that they are considered maintenance factors that
are necessary to avoid dissatisfaction but that by themselves do not provide satisfaction. He
describes that factors leads to job satisfaction are Achievement, Recognition, Work itself,
Responsibility, Advancement and Growth and the factors which leads to dissatisfaction are Company
policy, Supervision, Relationship with Boss, Work conditions, Salary, Relationship with co workers
Herzberg argued that management not only must provide hygiene factors to avoid employee
dissatisfaction, but also must provide factors intrinsic to the work itself in order for employees to be
satisfied with their jobs. The two-factor result is observed because it is natural for people to take
credit for satisfaction and to blame dissatisfaction on external factors Further more, job satisfaction
does not necessarily create a high level of motivation or productivity. Herzberg's theory has been
broadly read and despite its weaknesses. True motivation comes from within a person and not from
KITA factors (Kicks in the Pants).Maslow suggested that there exists a hierarchy of human needs,
commencing with physiological needs then safety, social, esteem and at last self actualization need.
He says that these needs must be satisfied in the order listed. Maslow's theory says,
there are some important implications for management. There are opportunities to
motivate 4- Frederick Herzberg 1959employees and provide them job satisfaction
through management style, job design, company events, and compensation packages.
Physiological needs provide lunch breaks, rest breaks, and wages that are sufficient to
purchase the essentials of life. Safety needs provide a safe working environment,
retirement benefits, and job security. Social needs create a sense of community via team-
based projects and social events. Esteem needs recognize achievements to make
employees feel appreciated and valued. Offer job titles that convey the importance of the
position. Self-Actualization provides employees a challenge and the opportunity to reach
their full career potential. HISTORY
One of the biggest preludes to the study of job satisfaction was the Hawthorne studies. These studies
(1924-1933), primarily credited to Elton Mayo of the Harvard Business School, sought to find the
effects of various conditions (most notably illumination) on workers’ productivity. These studies
ultimately showed that novel changes in work conditions temporarily increase productivity (called the
Hawthorne Effect). It was later found that this increase resulted, not from the new conditions, but from
the knowledge of being observed. This finding provided strong evidence that people work for purposes
other than pay, which paved the way for researchers to investigate other factors in job satisfaction.
Scientific management (aka Taylorism) also had a significant impact on the study of job satisfaction.
Frederick Winslow Taylor’s 1911 book, Principles of Scientific Management, argued that there was a
single best way to perform any given work task. This book contributed to a change in industrial
production philosophies, causing a shift from skilled labor and piecework towards the more modern
approach of assembly lines and hourly wages. The initial use of scientific management by industries
greatly increased productivity because workers were forced to work at a faster pace. However, workers
became exhausted and dissatisfied, thus leaving researchers with new questions to answer regarding job
satisfaction. It should also be noted that the work of W.L. Bryan, Walter Dill Scott, and Hugo
job satisfaction theory. This theory explains that people seek to satisfy five specific needs in life
– physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, self-esteem needs, and self-actualization. This
model served as a good basis from which early researchers could develop job satisfaction
theories.
CHAPTER – 2
RM
Meaning of Research
Research is defined as “a scientific & systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic”.
Research is an art of scientific investigation. Research is a systemized effort to gain new knowledge. It
is a careful inquiry especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. The search for
knowledge through objective and systematic method of finding solution to a problem is a research.
Research Methodology
Research Design
A research is the arrangement of the conditions for the collections and analysis of the data in a manner
that aims to combine relevance to the research purpose with economy in procedure. In fact, the research
is design is the conceptual structure within which research is conducted; it constitutes the blue print of
the collection, measurement and analysis of the data. As search the design includes an outline of what
the researcher will do from writing the hypothesis and its operational implication to the final analysis of
data. The design is such studies must be rigid and not flexible and most focus attention on the following
:
TYPES OF
RESEARCH
DESIGN
TYPES OF EXPERIMENT
AL
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
DESCRIPTIVE DESIGN
&
DIAGNOSTIC
The present study is exploratory in nature, as it seeks to discover ideas and insight to bring out new
relationship. Research design is flexible enough to provide opportunity for considering different aspects
of problem under study. It helps in bringing into focus some inherent weakness in enterprise regarding
which in depth study can be conducted by management.
Area Of Study
The study was conducted in Gorakhpur to find the job satisfaction level of employees.
Sample Size
There were total 100 respondents surveyed in different banks.
Sources Of Data
Data was collected from both primary and secondary source.
Primary data:
The primary data was conducted through structured questionnaire and some personal interview.
Secondary data:
Secondary data was collected from books, magazines, internet, newspapers.
Scope Of Study
The scope of the study is very vital. Not only the Human Resource department can use the facts and
figures of the study but also the personnel, finance and sales department can take benefits from the
findings of the study.
between two or more series of data, and used to describe the relation. Since to percentage reduced
This project work characterizes to evaluate job satisfaction level of employees working in various
banks. The objectives of the study are as follows:
Total number of employees in bank is more but sample size is limited to 25 only.
Some respondents hesitated to give actual situation , they feared that management would
A/C
CASHIER
CLERK
CCE
MANAGER
SATISFACTION YES NO
some parties of basic amenties is very impotant bank should take proper care to improve
there facilities,
4. Are you satisfied with the nature of job?
HIGHLY SATISFIED
SATISFIED
NOT SATISFIED
SATISFACTIN YES NO
YES
NO
SATISFACTION YES NO
CONDUCTION OF YES NO
TRAINING AND DEVELOP
MENT PROGRAME
PERCENTAGE 70% 30%
Column1
YES
NO
Analysis: Most of the employees do not find their job boring and repatative but still 1/3 of the
employees think that their job is boring and repetitive. To encourage there employees bank should do
something so that they are satisfied with their job and dose not find boring and repetative
Analysis: Large portion of employees are thinking about another job as they think that working in
private bank there is no job security and a lot of pressure to meet the targets,
14. Are you satisfied with the feedback system of your bank ?
SATISFACTION YES NO
PERCENTAGE 75% 25%
Analysis: Most of the employees satisfied with the feedback system of the bank they think that
feedback system is good and speedy which help them work efficiently
15. Are you paid with the performance linked salary?
Analysis: Around 60% of the employees disagreed that they are paid performance linked salary bank
should linked performance with the salary so that the employees are motivated to perform better
16. Does bank provide you flexible working hours?
LLEXIBILITY IN YES NO
WORKING HOURS
Analysis: Around 70 % of the employees agreed that bank provide flexible working hour to them.
17. Do you feels agree with the fact that employees are recognized as
individuals ?
Analysis: Around 50% of the employees agreed with the fact that they are recognized as
individual.40% of employees disagreed that they are recognized as individual bank should take
necessary action to motivate these employees.
18. Are you satisfied with post retirement benefit provided by your bank ?
SATISFY
DISATISFY
CAN'T SAY
Analysis: Most of the employees are dissatisfied with post retirement benefits provided by the bank.
To motivate and retentaion them bank should provided such benefits to the employees.
19.Are you satisfied with your growth possibility in your bank ?
SATISFY
DISSATISFY
CAN'T SAY
Analysis: 65% of the employees are satisfied with the growth possibility in their bank.While 25% are
dissatisfied and 10% did not hold any think about this.
20). How do you view your job?
CHALLENGING
RESPONSIBLE
MOTIVATION
SECURED
Analysis: 60% of the employees think that there job in challenging one and they are
happy to meet chalanges every day.20% of the employees belived that there job is
responsible one.Only 8 % of the employees belived that as job security is essential &
entered with the satisfaction bak should take necessary steps to motivate the employees.
CHAPTER – 4
FINDINGS
It was good learning session for me during my tenure with Banks.. there were well organized
banks. While doing the project, I learnt a lot about various banking operation. this study was
conducted on job satisfaction among bank employees. Job satisfaction is a very big concept as it
includes various factors associated with job satisfaction of employees. Satisfaction varies from
employee to employee. Employees are given equal salaries then also some employees are satisfied
with it and some are not. So at end I would like to say , that organization should try to take every
possible step to enhance job satisfaction among employees because if employees are satisfied then
customers associated with it will also be satisfied.
CHAPTER-5
1. Are you satisfied with the working environment of the bank ?
A. Satisfy
B. Dissatisfy
A. Accountant
B. Cashier
C. Clerk
D. Customer care executive.
E. Manager.
A. Satisfy
B. Dissatisfy
A. Excellent
B. Good
C. Average.
5. Are you satisfied with the gap time during your working hour ?
A. Satisfy
B. Dissatisfy
6.Do you think you deserve to get a higher position in your bank?
A. Yes
B. Can`t say
A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. Cant say.
A. Yes
B. No.
9.Are you satisfied with the promotional method adopted by the bank?
A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. Cant say.
A. Yes
B. No.
12.What was the relationship of the employees with their co- employees?
A. Excellent
B. Good
C. Average.
A. Yes
B. No.
A. Yes
B. No.
15. Are you satisfied with the feedback system of your bank ?
A. Yes
B. No.
A. Yes
B. No.
A. Yes
B. No.
18.Do you feels agree with the fact that employees are recognized as
individuals ?
A. Agree
B. Disagree
C. Cant say
19.Are you satisfied with post retirement benefit provided by your bank ?
A. Satisfy
B. Dissatisfy
C. Can`t say
A. Satisfy
B. Dissatisfy
A. Challenging
B. Responsible
C. Motivating
D. Secured.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
WEBSITES
www.google.com
www. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_satisfaction