A Study of Job Satisfaction Correlates with Work Environment among Employees in Textile Industries

Abstract

A study of job satisfaction correlates with work environment among employees in textile industries by improving the organization effectiveness. The descriptive research shows that there are significant linkages between the workplace environment and job satisfaction. Overall environmental satisfaction had three aspects: satisfaction with organizational mechanisms, Individual mechanisms, Group mechanisms. The work place environment in a majority of industry is unsafe and unhealthy. These includes poorly designed workstations, unsuitable furniture, lack of ventilation, inappropriate lighting, excessive noise, insufficient safety measures in fire emergencies and lack of personal protective equipment. The organization should maintain a good working environment in the organization to improve the productivity, and industrial relations among people, and reduce the absenteeism of the workers. Job satisfaction is an emotional reaction to an employees work situation. The main purpose of the study to measure the organizational, Individual and Group mechanism at the work place associated with job satisfaction level of employees in the organization. To evaluate high levels of employee wellbeing and organizational performance through innovative changes in work environments. To discuss the key factors in the employee’s workplace environment that impact greatly on their level of satisfaction and performance and also to assess the effect of employees’ health on their work performance. The relationship between work, the workplace and the tools of work, workplace becomes an integral part of work itself. The sample consists of 210 employees from small & medium scale textile industries in Theni district. The results of the study showed the intensity of working conditions and indicated that dissatisfaction might happen due to lack of recognition, tedious work, unhealthy peer relations, poor working conditions, occupational stress, heavy work load, workstation setup, Work load, overtime, Team work and supervisor support. The highest factors that are positively correlated with satisfaction level are Level of Stress at work with correlation coefficient 0.421.

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