Job satisfaction of garment workers in textile unit with special reference to dhikksha exports, Tirupur

Job satisfaction is the result of various attitude, the person holds towards his job and towards life in general. Job satisfaction of industrial workers are very important for the industry to function successfully. The employee satisfaction depends upon various factors like high salary, more promotional opportunities, work environment, job nature, job security, coordinal communication with the management and relationship with other employees etc. The main objective of this study is to assess the workers satisfaction level towards various factors of wages and salary, promotion opportunities, working conditions, training and development, company policies and rules, relationship with co-workers, job security of an apparel organization in Tirupur district. The sample size determined for the study is 165. The stratified proportionate sampling was used in this study. The primary data was collected through questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed in such a way that it analyses the level of job satisfaction of the employees in a garment company. Thus, the collected data were analysed using statistical tool namely Percentage testing method, Chi-square method and Average rank analysis. It is concluded that majority of employees are satisfied with their salary and training opportunities in their company. Among the various factors ranked, it was found that payment of wages and salary are satisfied, proceeding to co-workers relationship are cordial, Working conditions are satisfied and Promotion opportunities are satisfied are ranked as second, third and fourth, followed by Jobs security, Company policies and rules and Training and development are satisfied respectively.