Study of Employee Job Satisfaction and its Impact on Employee Performance in Textile Industry

Abstract

The textile industry in India covers a wide gamut of activities ranging from production of raw material like cotton, jute, silk and wool to providing high value added products such as fabric and garments to customers. The aim of the study is to identify the relationship between the performance of employees and job satisfaction. The sample of the study is comprised of 148 employees working in the textile industry in Ahmedabad. The data collected for this research is collected through a questionnaire method by the employees of the textile industry-specific to Ahmedabad. Data was statistically analysed by ANOVA. The findings of the study indicate that senior management supports employees in the organisation and develops employees’ career hence employees are satisfied with their jobs. Employees agree that a fair policy is used to measure their performance and they are fairly compensated according to their performance. Moreover it was also found that gaining new skills helps the employees to develop their overall career.

Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance, Textile Industry

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