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A STUDY ON JOB SATISFACTION OF SPINNING MILL
WORKER IN ARUPPUKOTTI TOWN
Dr. K. Sudhagaran
Associate Professor of Commerce, S.B.K College, Aruppukottai, Tamilnadu
Cite This Article: Dr. K. Sudhagaran, “A Study on Job Satisfaction of Spinning
Mill Worker in Aruppukotti Town”, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Arts and Humanities,
Volume 3, Issue 2, Page Number 62-65, 2018.
Abstract:
Human resource is an important asset of any organization. In this era of competitive world, success of
any organization depends on its human resource. If they are highly satisfied with the job they produce more
which is profitable for the organization.. The objective of our study is to measure the level of satisfaction of
workers in spinning mill workers. If workers do not trust the organization or interviewer, however, responses
may not be entirely honest. Businesses with low job satisfaction who fear being let go may find the workers
reluctant to discuss the situation since they may fear it could negatively affect them in the future.
Key Words: Job Satisfaction & Spinning Mill Workers,
Introduction:
Human resource is an important asset of any organization. In this era of competitive world, success of
any organization depends on its human resource. If they are highly satisfied with the job they produce more
which is profitable for the organization. So in this competitive environment, the essential thing is to know the
views of workers toward their job and to measure the level of satisfaction with various aspects of job
satisfaction
The term „job satisfaction‟ means individuals emotional reaction to job. It is a positive emotional state
that occurs when a person‟s job seem to fulfill important job values provided. The objective of our study is to
measure the level of satisfaction of workers in spinning mill workers. If workers do not trust the organization or
interviewer, however, responses may not be entirely honest. Businesses with low job satisfaction who fear being
let go may find the workers reluctant to discuss the situation since they may fear it could negatively affect them
in the future.
Scope of the Study:
Quality of Work Life is the major significant factors for the employees in the organization. The study
covers employees Private hospitals. A satisfied employee will be having a positive attitude towards his or her
job and would go beyond the normal expectation in his other job.
Need for the Study:
The study may encourage the employees and management to bring changes in the perception necessary
for effective and efficient performance.
Objective of the Study:
 To understand the measure of job satisfaction amongst spinning mill workers.
 To identify various components contributing towards the job satisfaction.
Review of Literature:
The author examined various components in the individual‟s factors like individual‟s lifestyle,
satisfaction, career, and training and development, rewards and compensation. The researchers focused on
Quality work life among factory workers will lead to better performance. The employees with high commitment
and positive work attitude would create support for the workers quality of work life.
The author describes that Quality of work life is based on performance. Quality of Work Life has
positive relations with performance and developing human capabilities in the work organization.
The researchers examined that quality of work life is defined by different factors such as work-life
balance, social factors, economic factors, job factors.
The author examined that quality of work life is the degree to which members of a work organization
are able to satisfy important personal needs through their experience in the organization.
Sampling Design:
A Sample of 50 respondents has been drawn from the various socio-economic strata, at different
designation and having different educational qualification and belongs to different age-groups on the line of
“Convenience Sampling” method. In this method, the sample units are chosen primarily on the basis of the
convenience to the researcher.
Sample Size:
Subjects of the present study were selected from managerial and non-managerial staff of spinning mill
industry. In this research our sample size is 50. Simple random sampling was used to collect the data.
Primary Data:
Under this study primary data was collected by using structured questionnaire. The primary data has
been collected through the questionnaire by means of personal interview.

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Secondary Data:
The secondary data are sourced from various telecommunication websites, magazines, Books and
periodical survey etc.,
Statistical Tools Used for this Study:
The data has been mainly analyzed by using the following methods and test.
 Percentage analysis
 Chi-square test
Data Analysis and Findings:
Gender Wise Classification:
Table 1: Gender wise Classification
S.No Gender No. of Respondents %age
1 Male 33 66
2 Female 17 34
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data
For the purpose of above table Gender has been classified into two categories. The sample consists of
66% male respondents and 34% female respondents.
Age Wise Classification:
Table 2: Age wise Classification
S.No Age No. of Respondents %age
1 Below 20 9 18
2 21 – 40 27 54
3 Above 40 14 28
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data
Table clearly shows that 54% of the respondents are in the age group of 21 – 40 years, 28% falls under
the age group of above 40 and 18% of the respondents are in the age group of below 20 years.
In order to find out whether there is any significant relationship between age and satisfaction level, two
way tables has been framed. Table 3 shows the age the respondents and the level of satisfaction
Table 3: Age and Level of Satisfaction
Level of Opinion
S.No Age Total
Low Medium High
2 4 3
1 Below 20 9
(22%) (45%) (33%)
5 7
2 21 – 40 15(56%) 27
(19%) (25%)
9 4
3 Above 40 1 (7%) 14
(64%) (29%)
8 28 14
Total 50
(16%) (56%) (28%)
Source: Primary Data.
It was clear from the Table 3 that out of 50 respondents of 27 respondents are in the age group of 21-40
have medium level of satisfaction.
Hypothesis Testing:
The age-wise classification and the satisfaction level of the respondents are tested by framing following
Hypothesis.
Null Hypothesis (H0):
There is no significant relationship between age and satisfaction level. Chi-square test has been applied
to the hypothesis.
Degrees of Freedom = (c-1) (r-1) = (31) (3-1) = 4
Calculated value of x2 = 0.774
Table value of x2 0.05 = 9.49
Since, the calculate value 0.0774 is less than the table value 9.491. So hypothesis is accepted. Chi-square test
proves there is no significant relationship between the gender of the respondents and the level of satisfaction.
Income Wise Classification:
Table 4: Income wise Classification
S.No Income No. of Respondents %age
1 Below 5000 19 38
2 5001 – 10000 22 44

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3 10001 - 15000 7 14
4 Above 15000 2 4
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data
Table clearly shows that 44% of the respondents are in the income group of 5001 –10000, 38% falls
under the income group of Below 5000 and 4% of the respondents are in the income group of above 15000.
Degree of Job Preference:
Table 5: Degree of Job preference
S.No Degree No. of Respondents %age
1 Very Satisfied 9 18
2 Satisfied 27 54
3 Undecided 14 28
4 Less Satisfied 0 0
5 Dis Satisfied 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data
The table 5 shows that out of 27 workers ,54 percent workers are satisfied with their job and only 18
percent workers are very satisfied with their job and the rest 28% of the workers are in indecision about their
satisfaction level.
Co-Workers Cooperation:
Table 6: Co-workers cooperation
S.No Degree No. of Respondents %age
1 Very Satisfied 30 60
2 Satisfied 7 15
3 Undecided 13 25
4 Less Satisfied 0 0
5 Dis Satisfied 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data
From the table no.6, it is inferred that out of total 20 workers, 15 percent workers are satisfied with
their co-workers cooperation and only 60 percent workers are very satisfied with their co-workers cooperation
and other rest 25 percent workers are in indecision about their satisfaction level.
Working Environment:
Table 7: Working Environment
S.No Degree No. of Respondents %age
1 Very Satisfied 15 30
2 Satisfied 25 50
3 Undecided 10 20
4 Less Satisfied 0 0
5 Dis Satisfied 0 0
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data
Working Environment is the major factor for the level of job satisfaction. As far as satisfaction level of
the respondents, 30 percent workers are just satisfied with their working environment and 50 percent employees
are very satisfied with their working environment and rest 20 percent workers are in indecision about their
satisfaction level.
Welfare Facilities:
Table 8: Welfare facilities
S.No Degree No. of Respondents %age
1 Very Satisfied 16 32
2 Satisfied 16 32
3 Undecided 10 20
4 Less Satisfied 5 10
5 Dis Satisfied 3 6
Total 50 100
Source: Primary Data
From the above table, researcher finds out the various satisfaction level of the workers to which they
belong. It inferred that 32 percent of the respondents are very satisfied and satisfied with their welfare facilities,

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10 percent workers are less satisfied with their welfare facilities, 6 percent workers are dissatisfied with their
welfare facilities and rest of the 20 percent workers are in indecision about their satisfaction level.
Conclusion:
Every organization depends on their manpower for success and development. In-fact, if workers work
properly, the organization can easily achieve the target. While studying the job satisfaction level of spinning
mill workers, the finding is that on average they were satisfied with their jobs. Although some weaknesses exist
in contents of co-worker cooperation, work environment and Welfare facilities. The result of the study indicates
that layoff threats, quick turnover, less welfare schemes, and less scope for vertical growth increase job
dissatisfaction. On the other hand, secure job environment, welfare policies, and job stability increase the degree
of job satisfaction.
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