Project Report On Employee Morale
Project Report On Employee Morale
Project Report On Employee Morale
A TERM PAPER
ON
BY
NAGARAJA V. BILLAVA
Reg. No.050830328.
2006-2007
(2007)
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this Term paper entitled “A STUDY ON ENPLOYEE MORALE WITH
SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KANARA WOOD&PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD. JEPPU,
MANGALORE. ”submitted by Mr. NAGARAJA .V. BILLAVA under my guidance and
supervision, in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the course Leading to Masters in Social
Work.
Mr. RAVISHNKAR Dr. SURESH KUMAR
(Term Paper Guide) (PRINCIPAL)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This study will be incomplete without acknowledging my sincere gratitude to al those who
have contributed in some way or other in completing this study.
I express a word of gratitude to the management of Shree Devi Institute of social work for
giving me an opportunity to conduct this study.
I also would like to thank our Principal Dr. Suresh Kumar for giving me an opportunity to
conduct this study for his constant support.
I wish to express my profound gratitude and Guide Mr. Ravishankar K.R. for his valuable
guidance precious time spent and help rendered during my study. I am grateful to him for his
advice and support throughout my study which has enabled me to complete my term paper
successfully.
A special word of thanks to Mr. Ivan Pinto, P&A Officer, Mr. Paul Tauro Pinto Asst. P&A
Officer of Ken Wood Industries Ltd., Mangalore for their continuous help and encourage of
this study.
I am also thankful to my friends who with their valuable advice and support have contributed
for the success of this study.
My sincere gratitude to my parents for their great help in the completion of this study.
Finally I thank all those who have directly indirectly helped me in completion this study.
Mangalore
Date: 02/04/2007 Nagaraja .V. Billava
CONTENTS
Page No
Chapter - I : Introduction of the Morale 1-9
Definitions
Importance of Morale
Types of Morale
Factors Affecting Morale
Measurement & Morale
Building of high morale
Chapter - VI : Conclusion 30
Annexure
Bibliography
CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION
Employee Morale refers to an attitude of satisfaction with a desire to continue and strive for
attaining the objectives of a factory. Morale is purely emotional. It is an attitude of an employee
towards his job, his superior and his organization. It is not static thing, but it changes depending
on working conditions, superiors, fellow workers pay and so on.
Morale may range from very high to very low. High Morale is evident from the positive
feelings of employees such as enthusiasm, desire to obey orders, willingness to co-operate with
coworkers. Poor or low Morale becomes obvious from the negative feelings of employees such
as dissatisfaction, discouragement or dislike of the job.
Definitions:
Morale is a fundamental psychological concept. It is not easy to define. Morale is the degree of
enthusiasm and willingness with which the members of a group pull together to achieve group
goal. It has been defined differently by different authors. Different definition of Morale can be
classified into three major approaches.
1) Classical approach
2) Psychological approach
3) Social approach
1. Classical approach: According to this approach the satisfaction of basic needs is the symbol
of Morale.
According to Robert M. Guion "Morale is defined as the extent to which the individual
perceives that satisfaction stemming from total job satisfaction".
Types of Morale:
I. High Morale:
It will lead to enthusiasm among the workers for better performance. High Morale is needed a
manifestation of the employees strength, dependability pride, confidence and devotion. Some
of the advantages of high Morale such as:
1. Willing cooperation towards objectives of the organization.
2. Loyalty to the organization and its leadership.
3. Good Leadership.
4. Sound superior subordinate relations.
5. High degree of employee’s interest in their job and organization.
6. Pribe in the organization
7. Reduction in absenteeism and labour turnover.
8. Reduction in grievance.
9. Reduction in industrial conflict.
10. Team building.
11. Employee empowerment.
1. Objectives of the organization: Employees are highly motivated and their Morale is highly if
their individual goal and objectives are in tune with organizational goal and objectives.
2. Organizational design: Organization structure has an impact on the quality of labour relation,
particularly on the level of Morale. Large organization tend to lengthen their channels of
vertical communication and to increase the difficulty of upward communication. Therefore the
Morale tends to be lower. Against this flat structure increases levels of Morale.
3. Personal Factors: It is relating to age, training, education and intelligence of the employees,
time spent by them on the job and interest in worth taken by them, affect the Morale of the
employees. For examples if an employees is not imparted proper training he will have low
Morale.
4. Rewards: Employees expect adequate compensation for their services rendered to the
organization. Good system of wages, salaries, promotions and other incentives keep the Morale
of the employees high.
5. Good Leadership and Supervision: The nature of supervision can tell the attitudes of
employees because a supervisor is in direct contact with the employers and can have better
influences on the activities of the employees.
6. Work Environment: The building and it appearance the condition of machines, tools,
available at work place provision for safety, medical aid and repairs to machinery etc. all have
an impact on their Morale.
7. Compatibility with fellow employees: Man being a social animal finds his words more
satisfying if he feels that he has the acceptance and companionship of his fellow workers. If he
has confidence in his fellow worker and faith in their loyalty his Morale will be high.
8. Job Satisfaction: If the job gives an employee an opportunity to prove his talents and grow
personality, he will certify like it and he will have high morale.
9. Opportunity to share profit: one of the requirements of high morale is possibility and
opportunity of progress in any concern. All worker should be given an opportunity of the
progress and earn high wages without any discrimination.
MEASUREMENT OF MORALE
1.Observation Method:
Under this method evaluator observes the employees on work and records their behaviour,
altitude, sentiments and feelings, which have developed in them. The changes in the attitude
and behaviour of the employee are the indicators of high and low morale.
2.Attitude Surveys:
In order to overcome the limitation of the above method attitude survey method is being largely
employed in modern days. This method includes conducting surveys through questionnaires
and interviews. This relates what the workers are looking in and what step should be taken to
improve their approach towards work.
3.Company Records and Reports:
The records and reports relating to Labour turnover, rate of absenteeism, the number of goods
rejected, strikes and such other things, which are indicators of the level of morale.
4.Counseling:
Under this method employees are advised to develop better mental health. So that they can
imbide self confidence, understanding and self control. This method is used to find out the
causes of dissatisfaction and then to advice the employees by way of remedial measures.
The above methods of the measurement of the employees present only the tendencies or the
attitude of the employee morale. The statistical measurement of morale is not possible because
it relates to the inner feelings human beings. We can say that morale is increasing or
decreasing, but can not measured how much it increased or in creased.
3. Job Enrichment:-
This involves a greater use of the factors which are intended to motive the worker rather than to
ensure his continuing satisfaction with the job he performs the idea is to reduce employee
discontent by changing or improving a job to ensure that he is better motivated.
4. Modifying the work environment:-
This involves the use of teams of work groups developing social contacts of the employees the
use of music regular rest breaks.
5. Rotation of Jobs:
This is also one of important techniques to increase employee morale. Job rotation helps to
reduce an employee's boredom.
6. Incentive System:
There should be a proper incentive system in the organization to ensure monetary and non-
monetary rewards of the employees to motivate them.
7. Welfare Measures:
Management must provide for employees welfare measures like canteens credit facilities sport
clubs, education for their children e.t.c…
8. Social Activities:
Management should encourage social group activities by the workers. This will help to develop
greater group cohesiveness which can be used by the management for building high morale.
9. Training:
There should be proper training of the employees so that they may do their work efficiently and
avoid frustration when the worker are given training they get psychological satisfaction as they
feel that management is taking interest in them.
10. Workers Participation:
There should be industrial democracy in the organization management should allow workers
participation in management. Whenever a change to be introduced which effects the workers
they must be consulted and taken into confidence workers must be allowed to put forward their
suggestion and grievance to the top management.
11. Offers recognition of the employee efforts:
It takes but a few seconds to say "Nice Job" "Well done", "Marked improvement", "You 're' on
the right road" or any number of other phrases that communicate to the employee that you care
about the job and about them and that you recognize an improvement in productivity. Also,
employees can be given performance awards or have their name mentioned at staff meetings,
posted on a notice boards or in employee inter office E-mail to say that some one did a note
monthly Job. All of these simple modes of painting out individual team or group behaviour
serve as very strong methods of improving productivity self worth and morale.
CHAPTER- II
COMPANY PROFILE
Kanara wood and plywood industries Ltd. is originally located in Jeppu Mangalore. It is
established in the year of 1972. Kenwood products are widely recognized for their good quality
kenwood products are the first choice of architects, designer interior decorators builders and
consultants.
Kanara Wood and Plywood Industries Ltd. is a company from the house of Yenepoya, a
prestigious business house. Yenepoya's are well diversified in construction, granites,
hospitality, health care and education. Yenepoya group promoted the company and products
range includes veneers, plywood, block boards, flush doors and exclusives.
Kenwood products are made from both imported and indigenous species. Some of the imported
and indigenous species. Some of the imported species, which are used for kenwood products
are African Mahogany, Afromosed, Ako, Ash, Birch, Cherry, Elm, Makore etc. Some of the
indigenous species such as Burga, Champ, Mahogany, Pali, Poon, Rose Wood, Silver Oak
Teak and other varieties of decoration species.
The Kenwood ranges of products are today widely accepted all over the country. That is
because they are made out of selected best quality hard hood and durable, tough and elegant.
Using a variety of higher advanced manufacturing techniques.
Commitment to the highest standards of quality is a part of the Kenwood ethos, it is proven by
the ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management
Systems) accreditions of Kanara Wood and Plywood Industries Ltd.
The company has sophisticated equipments for boiling vats, rotary peeling, slicing, vacuum
pressure treatment, drying and guillotine cutting, splicing, gluing, assembling and pressing of
plywood, trimming, sanding and finishing.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Board of Directors
Managing Director
Executive Director
Director
CHAPTER - III
METHODOLOGY
The value of any systematic research lies in its methodology which is a way to systematically
solve research problems. Methodology helps the investigator to conduct in a prescribed
manner.
CHAPTER - IV
ANALYSIS AND INTERETATION
In this chapter the investigator tried to analysis the collected data. The data has been collected
mainly through questionnaire.
PART - A
Age of Respondents:
The employee's age and morale are directly related. Common belief is that younger workers are
more dissatisfied with higher expectations than their elders.
Of the 20 respondents, 15% are in age group of 18 - 29 years, 65% of the age group of 30 - 49
years and 20% of the age group 50 - 58 years.
Table No. - 2.
Education Qualification
Inverse relationship between education level and Employee morale. The higher the educational
level of on employee the lower his morale because he compares his own attainments with those
of others. The higher he thinks he should be the more dissatisfied he is.
Education No. of Respondents Percentage
SSLC 11 55%
PUC 3 15%
Degree 5 25%
Technical 1 5%
Total 20 100%
The above table shows that 55% of respondents have completed SSLC, 15% of respondents
studied up to PUC, 25% of respondent have studied Degree and only 5% respondent have
Technical Qualification.
Part - B
Table - 3
Happiness at Work Place
Views No. of Respondents Percentage
Very happy 1 5%
Happy 19 95%
Not Happy - -
Total 20 100%
It is clear from the table that 5% of the respondent is very happy to work as a employee of
Kenwood and 95% of the respondents are happy to work as a employee of Kenwood.
Table No. - 4
Happiness at Job
The above table makes it clear that 5% respondents are very happy at their jobs. 80% of the
respondents are happy and 15% of the respondents are having the feeling of not happy at their
jobs.
Table - No. 5
Working Environment
This table is shows the views of respondents towards working environment. Here 20% of the
respondents are having feeling of good and 80% of the respondents are satisfied.
Table - No. 6
Working Hours
Views No. of Respondents Percentage
Very Happy 5 25%
Happy 15 75%
Not happy - -
Total 20 100%
From the above table it is clear that 20% of the respondents are very happy with the working
hours in the industry and remaining 75% of the respondents are happy with the working hours.
It is found in this study that all the respondents have well opinion towards working hours.
Table - No. 7
Working Condition
It is closely related to the employee morale.
Views No. of Respondents Percentage
Good 4 20%
Satisfactory 15 75%
Not satisfactory 1 5%
Total 20 100%
The above table shows about the views of respondents towards working conditions. Here 20%
of the respondents are having the feeling of good with working conditions in the industry, 75%
of the respondents are satisfied & 5% of the respondents are not satisfied.
Table - No. 8
Relationship with Employees
From the above table it is clear that 60% of the respondents are having the feeling of good and
40% are satisfied the relationship with their employees in the industry.
Table - No. 9
Management Encouragement to Employees Development
The above table shows that 50% respondents are told that management encourages in over all
development of them and remaining 50% of the respondents are opposite to that statement.
Table - No. 10
The investigator found that majority 85% of the respondents are satisfied with the health and
security measures provided by the company and remaining 15% respondents are not satisfied.
Table - No. 11
It is one of method of increasing employee morale. The Kenwood Industry provides safety and
welfare facilities to workers.
This table tells about the views and the respondent’s opinion about safety and welfare
measures. Here 10% of the respondents are having feeling of good, 85% are satisfied and 5%
are not satisfied.
Table - No. 12
From the above table is clear that 15% of respondents are having the feeling of satisfactory,
70% of the employees are satisfied and 15% are not satisfied with leaves and holidays.
Table - No. 13
Opinion Regarding Work Load
Majority (70%) respondents expressed that they have heavy work load in this industry and
remaining 30% of the respondent are opposite to that statement.
Table - No. 14
Management and Employees are allowed to Talk Freely
The table interprets that 50% of the respondents told that management employees are allowed
to talk freely. And remaining 50% are disagree with that statement.
Table - No. 15
Relationship with Fellow Worker
This table displays that 45% of respondents are having feeling of good and 45% are having
satisfactory feeling towards their relationship with fellow workers. It is found in this study that
employee have good relations with the fellow workers.
Table - No. 16
From this table it is clear that majority 75% respondents have a good perception (motivator)
towards their supervisors and remaining 25% of respondents felt that supervisors are not
supervise well.
Table - No. 17
The above table show that 55% of the employees are having feeling of good & 45% are having
satisfactory feeling their relationship with staffs and other department.
The above table shows that 50% of the respondents are get encouraged by their supervisor for
their special talents and remaining 50% respondents are not get full support from the
supervisors for using their special talents.
Table - No. 19
Attitudes towards Job
The above table reflects of follows; 45% of respondents are like it their jobs, and 55% of
respondent’s don’t want to share anything about their jobs.
Table - No. 20
Opinion on Job Security
Here 30% of the respondents truly believe that they have job security in the industry and
remaining 70% of respondent don't want to share anything about the matter.
Table - No. 21
The table shows the views of respondent towards shift system. Here 30% of the respondents are
having feeling of good, 65% of the respondents are having the feeling of satisfactory and 5%
are not satisfied about the company shift system.
Table - No. 22
Opinion on shift system
Views No. of Respondents Percentage
Good 6 30%
Satisfactory 13 65%
Not Satisfactory 1 5%
Total 20 100%
The table shows the views of respondents towards shift system. Here 30% of the respondents
are having feeling of good 65% of the respondents are giving the felling of satisfactory and 5%
are not satisfied about the company shift system.
Table - No.23
Appreciation from the supervisor, when worker fulfill the work.
Views No. of Respondents Percentage
Yes 8 40%
No 12 60%
Total 20 100%
The above table shows that 40% of the respondents felt that they are get application by their
supervisor when they are all fulfill the work and remaining 60% of respondents have the
opinion that they are not appreciation by supervisor, when they are fulfill the works. Here it
shows that in Kenwood employees are not getting enough recognition from their supervisor.
Recognition of the employee’s efforts is one of the technique of increasing employees morale
and productivity.
Table - No. 24
Opinion on regarding satisfactory level of wants fulfillment through their present jobs:-
Views No. of Respondents Percentage
Yes 5 25%
No 15 75%
Total 20 100%
It is clear from the table that 25% of respondents felt that they are reached a satisfied level of
their wants through their present jobs But Majority of the respondents (75%) are opposite to
that statement. It is found in this study that employees have lots of expectation from their jobs.
Table No. 25
Influence of Morale on Production:
Views No. of Respondents Percentage
Yes 9 45%
No 1 5%
No idea 10 50%
Total 20 100%
The investigators tried to analyses whether the respondent are aware of their morale. Here 45%
of the respondents truly belive that their morale is directly influence on production, 5% are
opposite that statement and remaining 50% of the respondent’s one not aware of their morale.
CHAPTER-V
FINDINGS
By the study it is found that:
1. Majority of the respondents are satisfied with working environment health, security, safety,
welfare measures and leave and holidays facilities.
2. Majority of the respondents are having very good relationship with fellow workers
supervisors and staffs of other department.
3. Majority of the respondents have opinion that they are not getting recognition from their
supervisor when they are fulfilling the work. It is may demotivated to employees in the
organization.
4. Majority of the respondents expressed that they have heavy work load in the organization.
5. Majority of the respondents are happy to work as an employee in the organization. It is
shows there level of morale.
SUGGESTION
CHAPTER-VI
CONCLUSION
Morale is psychological concept. Morale is not a cause but rather the effect or result of many
going awry. Morale drifters from person to person, industry to industry, level of education age,
nature of work etc. Morale may be range from very high to very low.
By this study it is clear that various faction which influences morale and productivity of the
employees each as Social Security measures, welfare facilities, salary status, Bonus, heath
condition, shift system and recognition of work are getting much importance.
To conclude employee morale plays very important role in every organization. Good employee
morale helps to success of the organization. Unless an employee has poor morale if always a
possibility of employee disharmony and also affect smooth running of the organization.
ANNEXURE
A Study on Employee Morale with Special reference in Kanara Wood Industries.
Respected Sir,
I am Nagaraja V Billava studying in second year MSW [PM&IR] at Shree Devi Institute of
Social Work Mangalore. Conducting study on "Employee Morale" with special reference in
Kanara Wood Industry. I request you to please fill up this questionnaire and it will be kept
confidential.
Part-A
Personal Details
1. Name
2 Age
3 Marital Status
4 Qualification
5 Department
6 Year of Experience
Part-B
1. Are you happy working in this company?
a) Very happy b) Happy c) Not happy
9. What is your opinion about safety and welfare measures provided to this
Company?
a) Good b) Satisfactory c) Not Satisfactory
10. What do you think about the leaves and holidays provided in this company?
a) Good b) Satisfactory c) Not Satisfactory
18. Do you fell that all are satisfied with each other?
a) Yes b) Cant Say c) No
21. Does your supervisor appreciate, when you fulfill the work?
a) Yes b) No
22. Do you find the rules and regulation of the company difficult to follow?
a) Yes b) Cant Say c) No
23. Do you feel that you have and reached a satisfied level of your wants through this job?
a) Yes b) No
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