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Dr. M. Ganesan
Dr. M. K. Durgamani
Dr. R. Renuka
Abstract
Job satisfaction is a multifaceted factor, because it is connected with various casual
factors like individual, social, intellectual, ecological and also, monetary. Job satisfaction is
an individual's attitude towards the job or it is even an individual's reaction to the job. It
plays a prominent role in a man’s life, as it affects positively on the personal and social
adjustment of the individual and adversely affects the physical and cerebral health of the
individual. One should note that a highly satisfied employee need not necessarily be a
profound performer. The study on job satisfaction reveals the preferences and difficulties
of the employees. Mainly, six factors influences the job satisfaction namely payment
package, career development, interpersonal relations, Inspiration, Circumstances, training
and development. The present study highlights job satisfaction of employees of Bharat
Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Thiruvarur, which is well organized in many aspects. However, the
study reveals that the most of the employees are not satisfied with their job.
Keywords
Job Satisfaction, BSNL, Individual Factors, Inspiration and Evaluation.
Introduction
Job satisfaction is the long-term prospect of employment in the organization, which
creates a sense of contribution and dedication to the employees. This is with regard to
one's feelings or mental state with respect to the nature of their work. It can be influenced
by various factors, for eg, the quality of one's relationship with their manager, the quality of
the physical atmosphere in which they work, degree of accomplishment in their work, etc.
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Methodology
In the present unit of study, survey method has been used for collection of the
required data. Convenience sampling method of non – probability sampling is used in this
study. In Thiruvarur BSNL, 301 employees are working at the time of study. They
constitute the population of the study. From the population, 150 samples have been taken
as sample size. The samples were taken from various departments and sections of the
BSNL and steps were taken to include all categories of staff in the sample frame.
The sample units are chosen primarily on the basis of the convenience to the
investigation. The data, thus collected have been properly classified, tabulated and
interpreted, to have a clear-cut outlook. The statistical tools like percentage, Chi-square
test and ANOVA were employed to analyze the data and testing of hypotheses in an
effective manner.
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2. The method used in the study for collecting the data is very common. As the
researcher found the Questionnaire method for appropriate this study.
3. The study on its face appears to be limited as it is carried out in a single Indian
organization, i.e. BSNL, Thiruvarur. Thus, its findings cannot be generalized.
4. The study is based on the concerned employees’ opinion. They employees might
express a biased opinion, which may limit the validity of the study.
Review of Literature
Maurer and Lippstreu, (2008) states that the support from employer for the personal
development of the employee is a Human Resource function that aids in changing
employee behavior and further it leads to employees’ positive response as being occupied
and pledged.
Ali and Ahmed (2009) confirmed that there is significant statistical relationship between
recognition and reward, also between inspiration and contentment.
Gurusamy and Mahendran (2013), in their scrutiny established the fact that Salary
occupies the First position in the determination job satisfaction when compared with other
major determinants. About 300 respondents were studied and the study is limited to
automobile industries of India.
Gopinath and Shibu (2014 ) examined the level of promotion and transfer related to job
satisfaction among BSNL employees using Job Descriptive Index (JDI) Scale. The JDI
scale included pay, promotions, supervision, work and co-worker. The results
demonstrated that promotion and transfer process are important praxis for human resource
development and are crucial in affecting the success of an organization. The analysis
further proves that promotion and transfer highly influence job satisfaction of employees in
BSNL. So the 45 % employees are having job satisfaction in high level and 55 %
employees having job satisfaction in moderate level.
Rashid Saeed (2014), in his study found that factors such as promotion, pay, fairness and
working condition are key constituents that contribute to employee’s job satisfaction. The
study was conducted on 200 telecom sector employees of Pakistan and concluded that
money and Payment play an important role in the job satisfaction of the telecom employees
of Pakistan.
The profile of the respondents is given below in the form of tables on the basis of
which the analysis has been made in the study.
Table - 1
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The above table shows the gender distribution of the respondents in the study unit.
Out of 150 sample respondents 76 per cent is male and 24 per cent is female. The table
indicates the age distribution of the respondents. Out of 150 sample respondents, 43 per
cent of the respondents belong to the age group between 40-50 years. It is crystal clear
from the table that 56 per cent of respondents are UG and PG scholars, 24 per cent of the
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respondents are Professional Degree holders and 18 per cent of the respondents have
studied up to Higher Secondary Level.
Above table shows the distribution of the respondents in accordance with their
departments. Out of 150 respondents, as much as 32 per cent of the respondents are
belonging to commercial department. 35 per cent of the respondents have experience
between 10-15 years followed by 31 per cent of the respondents have experience above 15
years.
The respondent whose monthly income is less than Rs, 10,000 constitutes 9 per
cent of the total respondents. Table shows the reasons stated by the respondents for joining
this organization. Out of 150 sample respondents, nearly 50 per cent of the respondents
jointed this organization due to high degree of job security. It can be inferred from the
table that the organization provides high degree of job security to its work force. As much
as 36 per cent of the respondents opined that the Payment package offered by the
organization is the main motivating factor and 21 per cent of the respondent stated that the
recognition and reward is the effective motivating factor that drives in work. About 20 per
cent of the respondents felt that the higher degree of job security is the effective motivating
factor.
Rewards
benefits
S.No
Salary/
Fringe
Bonus
wages
Highly
01 16 10.67 07 04.67 13 08.67 09 06.00
satisfied
02 Satisfied 28 18.67 16 10.67 19 12.66 11 07.33
03 Neutral 12 08.00 06 04.00 21 14.00 15 10.00
04 Dissatisfied 53 35.33 63 42.00 57 38.00 63 42.00
Highly
05 41 27.33 58 38.66 40 26.67 52 34.67
dissatisfied
Total 150 100.00 150 100.00 150 100.00 150 100.00
Source: Primary data
Table 2 indicates the level of satisfaction over payment package provided by the
study unit. As per the table the majority of the respondents are dissatisfied with the
Payment package (salary/wages, bonus, fringe benefits and rewards) provided by the study
units. It is inferred from the table that the job satisfaction of the employee is very low in
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relation to Payment package. The Payment package is one of the vital factor that
maximize job satisfaction of the employees, therefore the organization must take necessary
steps to modify the present Payment package in order to improve the job satisfaction of the
employees.
Table - 3
Chi-Square Test Result
Table value
Payment Calculated
S.No (0.05 level) Result
package value
Salary/
01 19.49 21.0 Not significant
Wages
02 Bonus 47.55 21.0 Significant
03 Fringe benefits 36.97 21.0 Significant
04 Rewards 43.71 21.0 Significant
Compiled by the researcher
The chi-square test result indicates that there is no significant difference between
experience of the respondents and their level of satisfaction over salary/ wages and there is
a significant difference between experience of the respondents and their level of
satisfaction over bonus, fringe benefits and rewards.
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and responsibility
Infrastructure
Work timings
%
%
Leave policy
Work stress
Work load
Facilities
S. No
Highly
01 47 31.33 51 34.00 27 18.00 11 07.33 42 28.00 28 18.67
satisfied
02 Satisfied 56 37.33 64 42.67 46 30.67 15 10.00 51 34.00 39 26.00
03 Neutral 09 06.00 03 02.00 18 12.00 03 02.00 08 05.33 12 08.00
Dissatisfie
04 21 14.00 24 16.00 42 28.00 67 44.67 31 20.67 45 30.00
d
Highly
05 17 11.33 08 05.33 17 11.33 54 36.00 18 12.00 26 17.33
dissatisfied
Total 150 100 150 100 150 100 150 100 150 100 150 100
Source: Primary data
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Table 5 shows the level of satisfaction over working circumstances of the employees. As per
the table majority of the respondents are satisfied with the work stress, Work timings,
availability of the infrastructure facilities, delegation of authority and responsibility and
leave policy of the organization. This is due to strong trade union in the study unit. On the
other hand nearly 80 per cent of the respondents are dissatisfied with their work load because
that they felt that the top level management imposes heavy work on them. It can be
concluded from the table that the job satisfaction of employees in relation to working
condition is satisfactory except for work load. Therefore, the organization may try to reduce
the work load through proper allocation of work and by way of appointing new employees.
Level of Satisfaction over Interpersonal Relation
Table - 6
Level of Satisfaction over Interpersonal Relation
No. of Respondents
satisfaction
Sense of team
with superior
Relationship
Relationship
Level of
collogues
S.No
work
with
%
%
01 Highly satisfied 36 24.00 57 38.00 41 27.33
02 Satisfied 48 32.00 68 45.33 56 37.33
03 Neutral 07 04.67 03 02.00 02 01.33
04 Dissatisfied 32 21.33 15 10.00 39 26.00
Highly
05 27 18.00 07 04.67 12 08.00
dissatisfied
Total 150 100.00 150 100.00 150 100.00
Source: Primary data
It could be infered from table 6 that the majority of the respondents are satisfied
with the interpersonal relations, which include Relationship with superior, Relationship
with collogues, and Sense of team work. Therefore it is inferred from the table that the job
satisfaction in relation to interpersonal relation is very high among the employees in the
organization.
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dissatisfied with the training and development policy practiced by the study unit.
Therefore it can be concluded that the job satisfaction of the employees is very high with
regards to training and development policy of the organization.
Inspiration
Table - 9
Level of Satisfaction over Inspiration
No. of Respondents
Level of
S.No Recognition for Performance
satisfaction % %
good performance based incentives
Highly
01 15 10.00 11 0.733
satisfied
02 Satisfied 24 16.00 16 10.67
03 Neutral 19 12.67 29 19.33
04 Dissatisfied 47 31.33 53 35.33
Highly
05 45 30.00 41 27.33
dissatisfied
Total 150 100.00 150 100.00
Source: Primary data
Table 9 indicates the level of satisfaction of the employees with respect to their
inspiration. As per the table majority of the respondents are not satisfied with the
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recognition for good performance and performance based incentives in the organization.
This is due to that the employees felt that they are not properly recognized good
performance and also incentives are not given based on the performance in the
organization. Therefore it can be infereded that the job satisfaction of the employees in
relation with inspiration is very poor.
No. of Respondents
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RELATION
Relationship with 84 59 07 150
superior (56.00) (39.33) (04.67) (100)
Relationship with 125 22 03 150
collogues (83.33) (14.67) (02.00) (100)
97 51 02 150
Sense of team work
(64.67) (34.00) (01.33) (100)
TRAINING AND 124 21 05 150
DEVELOPMENT (82.67) (14.00) (03.33) (100)
INSPIRATION
Recognition for good 39 92 19 150
performance (26.00) (61.33) (12.67) (100)
Performance based 27 94 29 150
incentives (18.00) (62.67) (19.33) (100)
Source: primary data
Figures without brackets indicate the number of respondents.
Figures in the brackets indicate the percentage to the total sample
Table 10 indicates the overall picture of the job satisfaction of the employees after
taking in to account six job factors. Out of six job factors, the respondents are dissatisfied
with the Payment package, the career development, Inspiration and satisfied with the
working conditions (except work load, and leave policy), Interpersonal relation, Training
and development, job security and job evaluation. It is inferred from the table that the
satisfaction in relation to the career development of the employees in the organization is
not at satisfactory level, therefore the organization must take necessary steps to increase the
career satisfaction of the employees.
Findings
It is found that out of 150 sample respondents; nearly 50 per cent of the respondents
jointed this organization due to high degree of job security, nearly 27 per cent of the
respondents referred Payment package as their reason for joining this organization. About
23 per cent of the respondents have joined due to availability of career development
opportunities in the organization. It can be inferred from the study that the organization
provides high degree of job security to its work force.
As much as 36 per cent of the respondents opined that the Payment package of the
organization is the main motivating factor and 21 per cent of the respondent stated that the
recognition and reward is the effective motivating factor that drives in work. About 20 per
cent of the respondents felt that the high degree of job security is the effective motivating
factor. Therefore it is inferred from the table that the Payment package, and Career
development are important motivating factors to stimulate the employees to achieve the
organization goals.
As per the study the majority of the respondents are dissatisfied with the Payment
package (salary/wages, bonus, fringe benefits and rewards) provided by the study units. It
is inferred from the study that the job satisfaction of the employee is very low in relation to
Payment package.
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As much as 52 per cent of the respondents are dissatisfied with the availability of
opportunities to grow the career of the employees and 38 per cent of the respondents are
satisfied with it. On the other hand 54 per cent of the respondents are dissatisfied and 34
per cent of respondents are satisfied with their promotion in the employment. Therefore it
may be concluded that the employees have low job satisfaction with regards to career
development.
As per the study, majority of the respondents are satisfied with the work stress,
Work timings, availability of the infrastructure facilities, delegation of authority and
responsibility and leave policy of the organization. This is due to strong trade union in the
study unit. On the other hand nearly 80 per cent of the respondents are dissatisfied with
their work load because that they felt that the top level management imposes heavy work
on them. It can be concluded from the study that the job satisfaction of employees in
relation to working circumstances is satisfactory except work load.
Most of the respondents in the study are satisfied with the interpersonal relation,
which include Relationship with superior, Relationship with collogues, and Sense of team
work. Therefore it is inferred from the table that the job satisfaction in relation to
interpersonal relation is very high among the employees in the organization.
Out of 150 sample respondents, about 83 per cent of the respondents are satisfied
with the training and development policy of the organization of which 45 per cent of the
respondents are highly satisfied with it and a meager portion of the respondents are
dissatisfied with the training and development policy practiced by the study unit.
Therefore it can be concluded that the job satisfaction of the employees is very high with
regards to training and development policy of the organization.
It is found that there is no significant difference between educational qualifications
of the respondents and their satisfaction level over training and development.
Most of the respondents are not satisfied with the recognition for good performance
and performance based incentives in the organization. This is due to that the employees
felt that they are not properly recognized good performance and also incentives are not
given based on the performance in the organization. Therefore it can be concluded that the
job satisfaction of the employees in relation to Inspiration is very poor.
Out of six job factors, the respondents are dissatisfied with the Payment package,
the career development and Inspiration and satisfied with the working conditions (except
work load, and leave policy), Interpersonal relation, Training and development. It is
inferred from the table that the over all job satisfaction of the employees in the organization
is not at satisfactory level.
Suggestions
The following suggestions are offered to maximize satisfaction on the career of
employees in the study unit.
The study discloses that the most of the respondents are dissatisfied with the
Payment package. Therefore the organization must take necessary steps to modify the
Payment package to improve the job satisfaction of the employees.
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The study reveals that the employees have low job satisfaction with regards to
career development. Therefore the organization may create an opportunity to improve the
employee career development in the organization and the employees and promote in time,
in accordance with their performance.
The study indicates that nearly 80 per cent of the respondents are dissatisfied with
their work load because that they felt that the top level management imposes heavy work
on them. Therefore, the organization may try to reduce the work load through proper
allocation of work and by way of appointing additional employees.
It is suggested that the organization must recognize the employees for their good
performance and also the organization may provide performance based incentives to
enhance the job satisfaction of employees in relation to Inspiration.
Overall findings of this research indicate that the job satisfaction of the employees
in the study unit is not satisfactory. So measures should be taken to maximize job
satisfaction of the employees.
Conclusion
The study highlights the career satisfaction of employees in the study unit. Bharat
Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Thiruvarur, is well organized in many aspects. However the study
reveals that the most of the employees are not satisfied with their job. Job dissatisfaction
creates a lack of will to work and forces the employee to go away from work as far
as possible. It is also found that an unhappy worker quit the job over time and seeks
satisfaction elsewhere. Therefore the organization should take necessary measure to
enhance job satisfaction of employees to achieve the organization goals.
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