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A STUDY ON JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES IN SELECT PRIVATE

COLLEGES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SALEM DISTRICT

V. Kalaivani,
Research scholar,
PG and Research Department of Commerce,
Vivekanandha College of Arts & Science for Women, Elayampalayam

Dr.K.Ramesh,
Associate professor,
PG and Research Department of Commerce, KSR College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode

ABSTRACT

This research work entitled “A study on Job Satisfaction in select arts colleges in
Salem District” Tamil Nadu, carried out by the researcher to know attitudes, skills and
knowledge. To achieve the objectives of a research, the primary data was collected with the
help of questionnaire. A response was gathered from the employees in self-finance arts and
sciences colleges. A descriptive study was conducted among these sample size of 10 arts and
sciences colleges were chosen for the purpose of study through a well-structured
questionnaire. The collecting data was analyzed with the help of simple statistical tool
Percentage analysis and ANOVA.

Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Salem District.

INTRODUCTION

This research work has been carried out in self-financing arts and sciences colleges in
Salem District. The faculty is the respondent to find the Job Satisfaction (JS) towards the
institution. The purpose of research was to determine the impact of faculty’s satisfaction with
job dimension perceived organizational commitment. This study reveals the level of faculty
JS which is effecting for the performance of their academics. It is believed faculties who are
committed are those who devote themselves wholly to the teaching profession and to the
educational institutions. Teaching is more than presentation of facts; it includes the
dedication of both heart and time. They exert effort to the optimum level. Teaching is the
profession that moulds the skills of the future workforce and laying the foundation for good
citizenship and full participation in community and civic life. Teaching is a vocation which
needs commitment and perseverance. Faculty commitment is purely based on the level of
satisfaction. The level of satisfaction and dissatisfaction for them to know if the faculties’ are
a likely to be more committed or less committed. Lower level of commitment of faculty may

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create a dilemma that affect negatively. The effectiveness of an educational organization may
cause faculty to be more efficient in their profession or to leave the profession.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

 To study the demographic factors of the respondents.

 To analyze the factors related to the job performance of teaching and motivation level
of satisfaction among the teaching faculties in selected arts and sciences colleges in
Salem District.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

SAMPLING METHOD

In this research sampling method involved is random sampling. Due to time

constrain the random sampling has been adopted.

PRIMARY DATA

Primary data consists of original information collected for specific purpose. In this
study primary data has been used. To obtain the primary data a well-structured both open
ended and closed ended questionnaire was prepared to get the answer from the respondent.

SECONDARY DATA

Secondary data can be defined as the information already existing somewhere has
been collected for some other purposes. In this study the secondary information is obtained
from the various books, articles and from colleges.

SAMPLE SIZE

The sample size is restricted to 50 faculties. The sample questionnaire consists of both
open ended and closed ended questions.

STATISTICAL TOOLS

The statistical tools and test used for the studies is:

Simple Percentage Analysis

ANOVA
Chi-Square analysis

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HYPOTHESIS

H0; There is no significant difference between the experience and performance of

the teaching faculties.
H1; There is a significant difference between the experience and performance of the
teaching faculties.

The following Colleges were choose for the purpose of the study.

S.No College name Location State

01 Jairam Arts & Science College Salem Tamilnadu

02 AVS College of Arts and Science Salem Tamilnadu

03 Paavendhar College of Arts and Science Salem Tamilnadu

04 Padmavani College of Arts and Science Salem Tamilnadu

05 Sri Balamurugan Arts and Science College Salem Tamilnadu

06 Sri Ganesh College of Arts and Science Salem Tamilnadu

07 Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for women Salem Tamilnadu

08 Sakthi Kailash College for Women Salem Tamilnadu

09 Vagai Arts and Science for Women Salem Tamilnadu

10 Shri PSG Arts and Science College for Women Salem Tamilnadu

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF THE STUDY

4.1 CLASSIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS ON THE BASIS OF GENDER

No. of
S.No Gender Respondents Percentage
1 Male 26 52
2 Female 24 48
Total 50 100
Table 4.1 shows that out of 50 respondents 52 percentage of them belong to male and
48 percentage of them belong to female.

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4.2 CLASSIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS ON THE BASIS OF AGE

No.of
S.No Age Percentage
Respondents
1 25-35 19 38
2 36-45 21 42
3
46 and above 10 20
Total 50 100
Table 4.2 shows that out of 50 respondents 38 percentages belong to age group of 25 -
35, 42 percentages of them belong to age group of 36-45, 20 percentages respondents belong
to age group of 45 and above.
4.3 CLASSIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS ON THE BASIS OF QUALIFICATION

No.Of
S.No Qualification Respondents Percentage
1 PG 02 04
2 M.Phil 31 62
3 Ph.D 17 34
Total 50 100
Table 4.3 shows that out of 50 respondents 4 percentage belong to PG. 62
percentage to M.Phil. and 34 percentage belong to Ph.D.

4.4 CLASSIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS ON THE BASIS OF DESIGNATION

No.of
S.No Designation Respondents Percentage
1 Assistant Professor 26 52
2 Associate Professor 20 40
3 Professor 4 8
Total 50 100
Table 4.4 shows that out of 50 respondents 52 percentage belong to Assistant
Professor.40 percentages belong to Associate Professor and 8 percentage belong to Professor.

4.5 CLASSIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS ON THE BASIS OF DEPARTMENT

No.of
S.No Department Respondents Percentage
1 Arts 26 52
2 Science 24 48
Total 50 100
Table 4.5 shows that out of 50 respondents 52 percentages belong to Arts.
48 percentages belong to Sciences.

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4.6 CLASSIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS ON THE BASIS OFEXPERIENCE

S.No Experience No.Of Percentage

Respondents
1 1-5 years 13 26
2 6-10 years 18 36
3 11-15 years 11 22
4 15 years and above 8 16
Total 50 100

The table 4.6 shows that out of 50 respondents 26 percentage belong to 1-5 years
experience. 36percentage belong to 6 -10 years’ experience. 22 percentages belong to 11-15
years’ experience and 16 percentages belong to above 15 years’ experience.

ONE WAY ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE FOR EXPERIENCE AND JOB

PERFORMANCE

Source of Sum of Df Mean F ratio Statistical

variance squares Inference
Between 13.946 24 0.6972
Groups
0.121p>.05
Within the 2.5868 Not Significant
groups 93.294 25 0.4146

Total 107.24 49

There is no significant difference between the experience and performance of the

teaching faculties. The above table clearly states that there is no significant difference
between experience and job performance of the respondents. Null Hypothesis (Ho) is
accepted. Hence it is concluded that experience of the respondents does not have significant
difference experience and job performance of the faculties.

SUGGESTIONS
College administrators should motivate Master and M.Phil degree holders in the
institution to pursue their Ph.D. / NET/SET in order to meet the necessary
qualification in future.
The paying financial incentive to the faculty should be studied and implemented to
keep a loyal and valued work force.

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There should be regular review of faculty performance and relevant feedback should
be provided to assure an environment of involvement and increased faculty
commitment.
The administration should retain valued faculty by providing leadership training to
prepare them for promotion.
The faculty should exert great effort by showing willingness to adhere to college
policies, good record of attendance and efficiency in the teaching performance to
improve the quality of instruction.
The faculty who proves their potential in producing high results should be motivated
by giving bonuses, gold coins or some sort of rewards.
Faculty should stimulate the students to participate in extracurricular activities to
improve the students and society.
CONCLUSION

From findings it indicates working conditions have to be changed by colleges.

Faculties are worried about their stressful work load that has to be reduced by the college
management. Salary has to be implemented according to University Grant Commission Pay
Scale. If the college managements implement these suggestions it would develop a
commitment of faculty towards their work.
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