... Job Satisfaction and Motivation | Productivity | * Makes employees work harder and become more motivated. * Employee expectations can cause problems, especially if they feel that their performance has been underestimated. | * Productivity depends on the manager assessing the employee’s performance. The manager must ensure that each assessment is made fair so that employees will increase their productivity. | * Where businesses motivate the workforce based Rewards given to employees ( individual, teams, on the level of profits in the business, whole) based on their performance eg. Achieves the * Higher the profits of the business, more pay businesses goals. received by employees Impact: * Impact: Job Satisfaction and Motivation | Productivity | * Encourage a sense of belonging to the business and desire to contribute more to the business * If profits fall, then employees could feel demoralized without it being their fault. | * Productivity has high potential...
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...Employee productivity and job Satisfaction Research Project MSA 699 Sabrina Foster Central Michigan University Table of Contents Pages Number List of Tables List of Figures Chapter 1 Problem Definition 3 Chapter 2 Literature Review 6 Chapter 3 Research methodology 11 References 15 Appendix A Survey instructions 17 Survey/Interview Questions Chapter 1 Problem Definition Background Express is a fashion forward retail store with multiple locations worldwide. A unique fashion powerhouse selling both men and women clothing with over 30 years experience. (Express.com, 2014) “Express is not about a single point in time, but rather a spirit energy, and a belief that we can and will be the best retail fashion brand in the world” says Chairman and CEO Michael Weiss. (Express.com, 2014) Express associated with Limited brands, which are responsible for stores such as Bath and body works, Victoria’s Secret and The Limited. (Express.com, 2014) Leaving them with a rich brand history of success. The company has values they follow which have contributed to its success. These values are; do the right thing and do things right, begin and end with our customer in mind, passion with a purpose and performance matters. (Express.com, 2014) Employees working at Express are exceptional at creating a shopping experience similar to dining at a five star restaurant. From...
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...Happy, satisfied employees are more productive and have higher morale versus Money is the only motivator that increases employee success on the job. Introduction The two conflicting points of view in relation to the motivation and productivity of employees are very essential in selecting the most appropriate view about performance and effectiveness of business operations. Most business organizations struggle a lot in motivation and reward of employees towards improvement in the performance of the organization. Some organizations put emphasis and focus on the happiness and satisfaction of employees at the job in order to boost their morale as well as improving the performance of the business operations and activities. Such organizations focus on the morale and the happiness of the employees as the main determinant of the operations and performance at the job or tasks of the organization. On the other hand, some organizations focus on money as the main motivator towards the performance and operations within an organization. They consider the remuneration and salaries as the main matter of consideration that influence profitability and efficiency of operations of the business in an organization. The point of view relating to money as the main motivator, focus on money as the main source of energy and motivation towards improving the energy and performance of the employees at the operations of the organization (http://reaser.eu/RePec/rse/wpaper/R5_5_DobreOvidiuIliuta_p53_60...
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...Chapter 1 – Introduction Rewards, Motivation and Job Satisfaction are important and significant variables to the organization success as it is an employee’s attitude towards their job. The higher the job satisfaction, the more the employees will hold a positive attitude towards their jobs. Similarly, the organization will have low turnover rate and better in talent retention. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Therefore, an organization’s strategy is linked to job satisfaction of the employees as it has direct impact on productivity and profitability. (Khalid, et al., 2011) In many organizations, employee turnover is a major issue because of the cost involved with new hiring and training. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between job satisfaction and employees performance in Gas Pte Ltd. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Chapter 2 – Literature Review In the past, the organizations provide a permanent guarantee for the job and employees will in return give the organizations their loyalty and their best performance. However, this is a dream now which show that the job satisfaction in the organization has changed over the years. Employees are more educated and highly trained in skill. They are able to perform their duties based on their capabilities to achieve the goals of the organization. As a result now, organizations should recognize what are the needs to motivate their employees to deliver their best to the organizations. (Zaidi & Abbas, 2011) ...
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...Chapter 1 – Introduction Rewards, Motivation and Job Satisfaction are important and significant variables to the organization success as it is an employee’s attitude towards their job. The higher the job satisfaction, the more the employees will hold a positive attitude towards their jobs. Similarly, the organization will have low turnover rate and better in talent retention. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Therefore, an organization’s strategy is linked to job satisfaction of the employees as it has direct impact on productivity and profitability. (Khalid, et al., 2011) In many organizations, employee turnover is a major issue because of the cost involved with new hiring and training. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between job satisfaction and employees performance in Gas Pte Ltd. (Sarwar & Abugre, 2013) Chapter 2 – Literature Review In the past, the organizations provide a permanent guarantee for the job and employees will in return give the organizations their loyalty and their best performance. However, this is a dream now which show that the job satisfaction in the organization has changed over the years. Employees are more educated and highly trained in skill. They are able to perform their duties based on their capabilities to achieve the goals of the organization. As a result now, organizations should recognize what are the needs to motivate their employees to deliver their best to the organizations. (Zaidi & Abbas, 2011) ...
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...2278-7070 (Online) Impact of Human Resource Practices on Organization Outcome Ruchi Sharma ABSTRACT Human Resource is the most important asset for any organization and it is the source of achieving competitive advantage. Managing human resources is very challenging as compared to managing technology or capital and for its effective management, organization requires effective HRM system. HRM system should be backed up by sound HRM practices. HRM practices refer to organizational activities directed at managing the pool of human resources and ensuring that the resources are employed towards the fulfillment of organizational goals. This paper has been designed to review the existing literature available on HRM Practices. The purpose of this paper is to develop an understanding of impact of human resource practices on hr outcomes. After reviewing the existing literature on HRM practices, the researchers have found that HR outcomes have great impact by human resource practices. HISTORY HRM in India is centuries old. The first reference of HRM was provided by Kautilya as early as 4th century B.C. in his book Arthashastra‘. The work environment had logical procedures and principles in respect of labour organization such as Shreni‘Wages were paid in terms of quantity and quality of work. Workers were punished for unnecessary delay or spoiling of work. Kautilyas contribution was based on Shamrastra Concepts like job description, qualifications for jobs, selection procedures...
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...potential in UK retail 7 1.3.2 Business Strategy 8 CHAPTER TWO- LITERATURE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF RELATED THEORIES 2.1 Significant Literatures and Arguments 10 2.1.1 Working condition and productivity 11 2.1.2 Future outlook of the organization 12 2.1.3 Role of supervisor 12 2.2 Relevant Theories of Human Resource 13 2.2.1 Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory 13 2.2.2 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors of job satisfaction 14 2.2.3 Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs theory 14 2.2.4 Expectancy Theory 15 2.2.5 Theory X and Theory Y 15 CHAPTER THREE- THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 17 3.1 Research background 17 3.1.1 Sample selection 17 3.1.2 Data collection 19 3.1.3 Qualitative research and quantitative research 20 3.1.4 Data structuring 20 3.2 Hypothesis testing 21 3.2.1 Hypotheses to Be Tested 21 3.3 Research Technicalities 22 3.3.1 Measurement of Variable 22 CHAPTER FOUR- PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS 23 4.1 Statistical Representation Of The Survey 23 4.1.1 Key Findings of the Survey 25 4.2 Qualitative Analysis of the Hypotheses 27 4.2.1 Hypothesis #1 27 4.2.2 Hypothesis #2 29 4.2.3 Hypothesis#3 31 CHAPTER FIVE- ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 34 5.1 Information Analysis According To Hypothesis 34 5.1.1 Analysis of hypothesis #1: HR strategy and business generation 34 5.1.2 Analysis of Hypothesis #2: HR strategy and better organizational environment 35 5.1.3 Analysis of Hypothesis#3: HR strategy and job satisfaction 36 5. 2 Limitation of the...
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...Journal of Business and Management ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol.5, No.5, 2013 www.iiste.org Impact of employee’s job satisfaction on organizational performance. Muhammad Shahzad Latif (M.com Student) (shahzadnrsp@yahoo.com) Federal Urdu University of Science, Arts & Technology Islamabad. Pakistan Mushtaq Ahmad Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan Muhammad Qasim Federal Urdu University of Science, Arts & Technology Islamabad. Pakistan Momal Mushtaq National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Amber Ferdoos International Islamic University, Islamabad. Pakistan Hummayoun Naeem Foundation University, Islamabad. Pakistan Abstract Employee attitude is very important for management to determine the behavior of workers in the organization. The usually judgment about employees is that “A satisfied worker is a productive worker”. If employees are satisfied then it will create a pleasant atmosphere within the organization to perform in a better and efficient manner, therefore, job satisfaction and its relation with organizational performance has become a major topic for research studies. The specific problem covered in this study is to scrutinize the impact of job satisfaction on organizational performance. It considered which rewards (intrinsic and extrinsic) determine job satisfaction of an employee and its relation with organizational performance. It also reviewed the influence of age, sex and experience of employees on level of job satisfaction...
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...performance. The main aim of this study is to see the effect of these gender discrimination dimensions which include glass ceiling, salary gap and discrimination in facilities on the productivity of female employees with the mediating effect of job commitment and job satisfaction. The research is focused on the private education sector. The population frame is the female teachers in the private education institutes. A sample of 130 female teachers is collected for this study. The framework is developed for our study for checking the impact of glass ceiling, salary gap and discrimination in facilities on the productivity of female employees. The hypotheses are developed and after the data analysis some of the hypothesis are rejected and some of the hypothesis are not rejected. The hypotheses that the glass ceiling, discrimination in facilities and salary gap has negative impact on employee productivity is accepted which made us to conclude that these discrimination has a big impact on employee productivity and ultimately organizational performance. This study will give some guidelines to the managers and policy makers in any organization that how to reduce these discriminations. Key words: Gender discrimination, Glass ceiling, Employee productivity, salary gap, discrimination in facilities, job satisfaction, job commitment, Paper type: Research Paper 1. Introduction 1.1 Significance/Rationales of study The study came up with the solutions to the problem of...
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...Seattle Pacific University USA gsteinke@spu.edu ABSTRACT This paper explores how outsourcing activities and decisions put the well-being of the remaining employees at risk, ultimately affecting productivity and creating further costs to the employer. It highlights four potential threats to remaining employees: trust, job satisfaction, motivation, and stress. The paper provides several suggestions for mitigating these impacts, including communication to retain trust, acting ethically to ensure satisfied employees, seeking an understanding of employee perspectives to build employee motivation, and providing good planning along with training and development to reduce employee stress. INTRODUCTION Globalization provides organizations with more options than ever before. Business leaders are continuously encouraged to adapt, reevaluate, and strategically improve processes and approaches. Best practices are reinvented rapidly in attempt to keep up with market trends. The quest to recognize new methods for increasing revenue has become the inspiration for exploring new management techniques and strategies. One such rising trend in the advent of global markets is that of outsourcing. Common purposes for outsourcing include improvements to performance, cycle time, cost-savings, market share, productivity, customer service, and quality (Elmuti & Kathawala, 2000) in industries such as information systems/technology, human resource, logistics and administrations, real estate, transportation, marketing...
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...AssociAtion of Job sAtisfAction, Productivity, MotivAtion, stress levels with flextiMe Kalpana solanki* Abstract It has been observed that the concept of flextime is very useful but it has not been understood and utilized by many organizations till date in UAE. The flextime concept is suitable to those employees who are willing to work in flexible work shifts with suitable work timings .This research is focused on finding out a relationship between flextime and employee productivity, job satisfaction, work productivity, motivation and reduction in the stress levels of the employees. There is a good scope for implementing flextime in UAE since many such jobs that can be done with flexibility in the work timings are available in the organizations (both in the manufacturing and service oriented industries). To test the hypothesis the researcher used (ANOVA) linear regression test which shows the relationship between independent variable (flextime) and the dependent variable (job satisfaction, work productivity, motivation, and stress levels). The researcher has used frequency table for analysis of the demographic factors and has done the mean and standard deviation analysis. The researcher has used the Pearson correlation test to check the validity of the research questionnaire. Keywords: Flextime, Job Satisfaction, Motivation, Productivity, Work stress IntroductIon Job satisfaction is considered as one of the most essential components of work life, and one of the major factors...
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...would constantly have to monitor and threaten employees (Rothwell, Stavros, Sullivan, & Sullivan, 2010). Theory X is usually not practiced in today’s business world however in certain situations management sometimes has to resort to threatening and constant supervision in order to get the desired results from their employees. Mass production companies which employ a large number of employees usually require managers and supervisors to monitor individuals working on the assembly line (Rothwell, Stavros, Sullivan, & Sullivan, 2010). Theory Y on the other hand is built on the belief that employees are self motivated to do a good job. Furthermore McGregor believed that doing a good job is motivation enough for employees to work towards achieving an organizational goal. In an environment where employees are allowed to participate in decision making processes Theory Y is greatly accepted and implemented (Rothwell, Stavros, Sullivan, & Sullivan, 2010). Assessment of need of new models of motivation One of the biggest challenges that management of an organization faces is trying to motivate their employees to perform their best at work. Understanding what motivates an employee is vital to bring out the best in them. A motivated employee tends to be more beneficial to an organization by adding to the productivity of the organization (Nohria, Groysberg, & Lee, 2008). Motivational theories and models not only help an organization improve the overall...
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...Management Sciences Degree : Bachelors of Business Administration Isra University Question : Are Employees In Some Cultures More Satisfied With Their Jobs? JOB Satisfaction ? Job Satisfaction Is The Most Widely Investigated Job Attitude, As Well As One Of The Most Extensively Researched Subjects In Industrial/Organizational Psychology Job Satisfaction Has Been Linked To Productivity, Motivation, Absenteeism/Tardiness, Accidents, Mental/Physical Health, And General Life Satisfaction. It Can Also Be Said A Pleasurable Or Positive Emotional State Resulting From The Appraisal Of One’s Job Or Job Experiences”. Additionally, Job Satisfaction Has Emotional, Cognitive, And Behavioral Components . The Emotional Component Refers To Feelings Regarding The Job, Such As Boredom, Anxiety, Or Excitement. The Cognitive Component Of Job Satisfaction Refers To Beliefs Regarding One's Job, For Example, Feeling That One's Job Is Mentally Demanding And Challenging. Finally, The Behavioral Component Includes People's Actions In Relation To Their Work, Which May Include Being Tardy, Staying Late, Or Pretending To Be Ill In Order To Avoid Work. There Are Two Types Of Job Satisfaction Based On The Level Of Employees' Feelings About Their Jobs. The First, And Most Studied, Is Global Job Satisfaction, Which Refers To Employees' Overall Feelings About Their Jobs The Second Is Job Facet Satisfaction, Which Refers To Feelings About Specific Job Aspects, Such As Salary, Benefits, And The...
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...it to achieve short and long term objectives. The study was undertaken through searching and analyzing the HR policies and practices of Honeywell and discusses the importance of HR in driving organizational success. The main research findings were Honeywell HR practices help in motivate, increase employees' performance, productivity, satisfaction, create a positive environment, adopt to change and ultimately lead to achieving organizational strategic and operational goals. The report findings are significant in that, they show the importance of Honeywell HR practices in guiding the organization's success and work like an index to show whether the organization is in the right direction or not towards achievement of its objectives. Contents ABSTRACT 2 Introduction 4 Honeywell overview 5 Honeywell HRM practices 6 Honeywell HR Functions 7 Management and HR function of Honeywell that support its objectives 7 Honeywell performance management 9 Rewards and Recognition Methods within Honeywell 9 Methods Honeywell uses to improve employee morale and job satisfaction 10 Methods for measuring employee morale and job satisfaction 11 Honeywell challenges 12 Honeywell Major Recommended Strategy 13 The value gained by implementing the strategy 14 Conclusion 15 Reverences 16 Introduction (Human resource is an essential part of successful of an organization, and it is considered as one of the primary sources of gaining...
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...IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Business Management (IMPACT: IJRBM) ISSN(E): 2321-886X; ISSN(P): 2347-4572 Vol. 2, Issue 9, Sep 2014, 107-122 © Impact Journals THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BREWERY, PLC IGBAEKEMEN GODDY OSA1 & IDOWU OLUWAFEMI AMOS2 1,2 Department of Sociology, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, Nigeria ABSTRACT The need for this study arose from the acknowledgement of organizational commitment on employee productivity as the most critical in all organizational analyses, and the determinant often found between goals of the organizational all the needs of employee within it, therefore, necessary to empirically study how the impact of organizational commitment on employee are coping with the challenges of employee productivity. The presence of organizational commitment to employees can be used to gain employees support for organization and in turn maximize the benefits it receive from their employee with greater productivity and individual performance seems to increase in the same proportions. Organizational commitment and employee productivity issue are emerging as the most critical work force management challenges of the past, present and immediate future driven by, employee loyalty. Frontline manager, supervisions, a project leader, team captain or human resource manager actually has more power in an organization to reduce poor productivity, because the factors...
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