A

PROJECT REPORT
ON

“A STUDY ON STRESS MANAGEMENT AT ANDAAL MATCH INDUSTRIES, PUNE”

SUBMITTED TO
SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY

SUBMITTED BY
ALTAF HUSSAIN
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
TYBBA SEM- VI (HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIZATION)
UNDER THE GUIDANCE
OF

ASST. PROF. TULIKA CHATTERJEE

PRATIBHA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND COMPUTER STUDIES,

CHINCHWAD, PUNE-19 ACADEMIC

YEAR

2022-2023

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 Kamala Education Society’s

Pratibha College of Commerce and Computer Studies, Chinchwad,

Pune-411019

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Mr. ALTAF HUSSAIN of T.Y. B.B.A Roll No. 6943 having
specialization in Human Resource Management has successfully completed his project
on A STUDY ON STRESS MANAGEMENT AT ANDAAL MATCH INDUSTRIES
in the subject of {Global human resource management} as per the norms of Savitribai
Phule Pune University under the guidance of Asst.Prof. Tulika Chatterjee for the
academic the year 2022-2023.

............................ ............................. ............................

Dr. Babasaheb Sangale Dr.Anamika Gosh Asst.Prof. Tulika Chatterjee

(Principal) (Program Co-Ordinator) (Project Guide/Internal)

Date: - / / 2023
Place: - Chinchwad

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I wish to express my sincere thanks to Pratibha College of Commerce and Computer

Studies, Chinchwad-Pune (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune
University - SPPU) for giving me a chance to be a part of this project and I thank to
my subject teacher Asst. Prof. Tulika Chatterjee. I also thank the
library team members for providing access to valuable information, library books,
computer labs and other resources gracefully.
I take this opportunity once again to thank all the supporting stakeholders who are not
mentioned above, but have contributed directly or indirectly to complete this project with
great success.

Sincerely,
Mr. Altaf Hussain

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 A STUDY ON STRESS MANAGEMENT AT ANDAAL MATCH INDUSTRIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO

1 INTRODUCTION

2 ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

COMPANY PROFILE

PRODUCT PROFILE

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

3.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

3.3 SAMPLE DESIGN

3.3.1 Data Collection

3.3.2 Data Analysis

3.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

3.5 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

4 RESULT, DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSION

4.1 RESULTS

4.2 DISCUSSIONS

4.3 CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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CHAPTER – I

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Stress is a part of day-to-day living of every individual. The college students may
experience stress in meeting in academic demands, people on the job, Business men may
suffer stress to reach office in time and to complete the projects on time and even the
household ladies may experience may experience stress in managing the home affairs and
to look for the maid servant.

What is stress?

Stress is a term that can mean different thing to different people. It is important,
therefore, to understand exactly what the target of any stress initiative should be.

“A certain amount of the stress is necessary to motivate people “– How often have we
heard management trying to justify stress in those terms? What they are doing is
confusing the issue by mixing terminology. Many things at home and at work, can put
someone under pressure and a certain amount of pressure can be seen as motivational. In
looking to tackle the problem caused by work stress, we are nut aiming for a pressure free
environment. That would be both unrealistic and probably, would in itself cause stress to
some people.

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Effects of stress

The body’s reaction to dangerous pressure is automatic- it is similar to our response to

any perceived danger. If we are under threat, mentally or physically, our body reacts in a
split second, to prepare us to stay and fight or to flee as possible:

• Adrenalin and noradrenalin is released.

• Our pupils dilate to improve our views of the danger our muscles tense.

• Extra glucose can be released from the liver to improve energy.

• Sweating increases to cool the body.

• Clotting agent increases in the blood stream to defend against damage.

• The heart pumps blood faster rounds the body.

Obviously, not everyone under stress at work will exhibits all or even any of these
symptoms but managers should be aware of the early symptoms of stress, to enable them
to identify individual in need of assistance

Effects of stress on the organization

Excessive stress extremely costly for organization as well as individual

Stress can also cause:

• Increased sickness absence; high absenteeism; low staff morale

• Reduced productivity

• Increased accidental rates

• Conflicts between managers, staff, Colleagues and clients

• Increased turn-over of staff

By properly addressing the cause of stress at work, organization can increases efficiency
and hold on to their staff, reducing recruitment and training costs as well

And with settlement in legal cause for compensation running high employers also protect
themselves from costly court cases

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Work environment

The causes listed under this heading are standard health and safety problem. Detailed
guidance on how to tackle can be found elsewhere in PCSs health and guidance.

As a first rule it is necessary to have PCS safety rep, who received proper training and is
carrying out inspections of the workplace, talking to member about the safety problems
and pressing management to rectify them. Further advice can be obtained from the
equality, Health and safety department at PCS Headquarters.

Stress management

Stress management is the amelioration of stress and especially chronic stress often
for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.

Stress produces numerous symptoms which vary according to person, situations, and
severity. These can include physical health decline as well as depression.

Techniques in stress management:

High demand level closed the person with extra efforts and work. A new a new time
schedule is worked up, and until the period of abnormally high, personal demand has
passed, the normal frequency and duration of former schedule is limited.

Many techniques cope with the stresses life brings. Some of the following ways induce a
lower than usual stress level, temporarily, to compensate the biological tissues involved;
other face stressors at a high level of abstraction:

• Autogenic training

• Cognitive training

• Conflict training

• Exercise

• Getting a hobby

• Meditation

• Deep breathing

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 • Yoga Nidra

• Nootropics

• Reading Novels

• Spending a time in nature

• Stress ball

• Natural medicine

• Clinically validated alternative treatment

• Time management

• Listening to certain types of relaxing music, particularly o New age music o

Classical music o Psychedelic music o Sleep music

Measuring Stress

Level of stress can be measured. One way is through the use of the Holmes and Rahe
stress scale to rate stressful life events. Changes in blood pressure and galvanic skin
response can also be measured to test stress level, and change in stress levels. A digital
thermometer can be used to evaluate changes in skin temperature, which can indicate
activation of the fight or flight response drawing blood away from the extremities.

Stress management has psychological and immune benefit effect.

Effectiveness of stress management:

Positive outcomes are observed using a combination of non-drug interventions

• Treatment of anger or hospitality

• Autogenic training

• Talking therapy (around relationship and external issues)

• Biofeedback

• Cognitive therapy for anxiety or clinical depression.

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CHAPTER II. ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

COMPANY PROFILE

Andaal Match Industries is a well-established manufacturer of Safety Matches in

South India since 1982.We have been growing steadily and occupying a remarkable
position in the domestic and overseas markets all because of our reliable quality to our
valuable buyers at affordable prices.

Since its inception, the group has been committed to its aim of manufacturing high
quality matches and offering them at competitive price, ensuring value for money. The
foundation stone of our company was laid by Mr.Venkatalakshmanan, an enterprising
gentleman, in 1982, and the company has never looked back since then.

Infrastructure

An advanced infrastructural framework is one of our greatest assets. It helps in

facilitating the manufacturing process smoothly. The industry is mainly depended on
labor work as it involves lot of hand work along with application of tools and machinery.
Andaal Match Works manufacturing unit is equipped with a wide range of advanced
hitech machineries.

Team

The Andaal Match Industries have received firm positioning in the market with regard to
our sincere teamwork that is diligently engaged in delivering the wide range of product
line. Since the industry basically involves both manual and machine, so we have an
experienced work force comprising of skilled and semi skilled labors for both. We ensure

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that the machinery is operated by technicians and experts that are competent to deliver
maximum quality output.

PRODUCTS

Card Board Matches

They offer superior quality cardboard matchboxes that have carbonized splints
and manufactured from high grade raw material. Our range of matches is available in
different sizes and is packed perfectly to avoid moisture. These matches are highly safe
and catch fire in just one spark.

Wax Matches

With the use of qualitative raw material including wax, paraffin and phosphorus we
manufacture wax match sticks. These easy to use and light, gives brighter and longer
flame. Our wax match sticks are suitable for commercial as well as residential purposes.

Skill sets

They, Andaal Match Industries supply match skillets (outer cover of matchboxes) and
inners of matchboxes to our esteemed clients. These match skillets are supplied by us
according to the size specifications sent by clients.

PRODUCT PROFILE

• Cardboard Matches

• Wax Matches

• Skillets

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Cardboard Matches
Andaal Match Industries offer superior quality cardboard matchboxes that have
carbonized splints and manufactured from high grade raw materials. Our range of
matches is available in different sizes and is packed perfectly to avoid moisture. These
Cardboard matches are highly safe and catch fire in just one spark. Provided at
competitive prices, these are widely used for household as well as industrial purposes

Specifications:
Size of the Boxes Length Width Height
47 MM 40 MM 16 MM

47 MM 35 MM 13 MM

47 MM 40 MM 15 MM

47 MM 35 MM 12 MM

47 MM 40 MM 14 MM

Splints 40 MM * 2 MM * 2 MM
46 MM * 2 MM * 2 MM

No of Sticks 40 / 60 / 70 / 75 sticks
Color of Head Brown / Black / Green / Red
Brand Hockey, Sunwheel, Hiran, 287

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Packing 10s Packing : White printed wrapper, Yellow Printed
wrapper, PVC packing.

60’s/ 100’s Packing : Transparent poly bag, Printed poly bag,

Printed paper.

Carton Packing : Single Printed Brown, Single printed

white, Multi color printed white carton
with 3 and 5 ply options.

Wax Matches

With the use of qualitative raw material including wax, paraffin and phosphorus we
manufacture wax match sticks. These wax sticks are easy to use and light, which gives
brighter and longer flame. Our wax match sticks are suitable for commercial as well as
residential purposes. We can customize our range of match sticks on the basis of
customers' specific requirements.

Specifications:

Size of the Boxes Length Width Height

36 MM 30.5 MM 14.0 MM

34 MM 27.5MM 10.5 MM

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Splints 27 MM and Above

No of Sticks 40 / 70 sticks
Color of Head Brown / Black
No of Sticks 40 / 70 sticks
Brand Hockey, Sunwheel, 287

Packing 10s Packing : White printed wrapper, Yellow printed

wrapper.

100’s Packing : Transparent poly bag, Printed poly

bag, Printed paper.

Carton Packing : Single Printed Brown, Single printed

white, Bundle Sheet.

Skillets

Andaal Match Industries supply match skillets (outer cover of matchboxes) and inners
of matchboxes to our esteemed clients. These match skillets are supplied by us according
to the size specifications sent by clients. High quality boards are used with higher GSM..

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CHAPTER-III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in occupational stress
experienced by managerial and not managerial personnel in organizations. Of specific
interest in this study was the stress experienced by the first level supervisor, in
comparison to that experienced by subordinates.

Although high levels of organizational stress are present for all employee groups from
the Chief Executive Officer to the assembly line worker in organizational environments,
the stress burden is particularly onerous for first level supervisors. These individuals are
at the organizational cutting edge where the dramatic changes in the industry must be
implemented. On the one hand, the first level supervisor must be a representative of
organizational policy in effecting sometimes painful change. On the other hand, the first
level supervisor must work in concert with production line employees to create an
effective and an efficient team. With one foot on each side of the line between
management and the workforce, the position of the first level supervisor is one which
invites stress even in periods of relative calm.

3.2. Objective of the Study

Primary

 To study the stress level of employees in Andaal Match industry

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Secondary

• To find out the work pressure of individual in the company

• To check whether there exist a relationship b/w nature of work and job stress

3.3 Sample Design

3.3.1. Sampling Design

A Research design is a framework on which the research is conducted. All the

activities of a research are done by laying the research design as the platform. In this
survey Census Research design has been used.

3.3.2. Sample Units

Employee’s Andaal Match Industry, Kaveripattinam.

3.3.3. Sample Size

It refers to the number if items to be selected from the universe to constitute a

sample. Here 130 employees of Andaal Match Industry, Kaveripattinam were selected
as size of sample.

3.3.4. Data Collection

The data was collected with primary and secondary data collection methods.

Primary data

The data which are collected afresh for the first time and thus happen to be original in
character is called primary data.

The primary data was collected from the employees of Andaal Match Industries,
Kaveripattinam through a direct structured questionnaire. Respondent has filled the
questionnaire.

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Secondary data

The data which have already been collected and analyzed by someone else is called
secondary data.

The secondary data was used mainly to support primary data. Company profiles,
websites, magazines, articles were used widely.

3.3.5. Data analysis

To analysis and interpret the collected data the following statistical tools were used.

1. Percentage Method.

2. Correlation Analysis

3. Z-test

Percentage Method

The percentage method wad extensively used for findings various details. It is used
for making comparison between two or more series of data. It can be generally
calculated.

Percentage of employees is given by

(Number of employees favorable / total employees) x100

Correlation Analysis

This method was used for finding out the relationship between two variables.

Z-Test

This method was used for verifying the influence of personal variable on the research
concept.

3.4. Scope of the Study

• The present aims to find out the level of workers motivation.

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 • The study explores the views expressed by the Respondents about the stress
and providing solutions in an attempt to solve and develop a better system.

• The study is conducted taking into consideration both the staffs and the
workers of Andaal Match Industries, Kaveripattinam

• The importance of studying employee stress is to understand the internal

relationship between every employee.

• The study helps to know some employee’s satisfaction level and some
employee’s dissatisfaction level.

• The findings of this study help the company to implement the expectations
from the employees.

3.5 Limitations of the Study.

• The Employees of different department are not able to spend enough time.

• There is lack of Sincerity from some of respondents in answering the

questionnaire

• Time period of this study is also very short

• Sample size chosen is covered only a small portion of the whole population.

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CHAPTER-IV

4.1 RESULT

1. 71.5% of respondents are not suffering from depression. 2.

63.8% of respondent are worry about colleague opinion.
3. 30.8% of respondent are doing work more than eight hours.
4. 40.0% of respondent not have good feel about quality of performance.
5. 61.5% of respondent have particular reason of stress.
6. 20.8% of respondent are stressed by family problem.
7. 70.0% of respondent are stressed when boss scold.
8. 60.8% of respondent found solution.
9. 13.8% of respondent are harder and less sympathetic with people.
10. 30.8% of respondent are easily irritated by small problem.
11. 14.6% of respondent don’t misunderstood or unappreciated by your coworker.
12. 6.9 % of respondent achieving less than you should.
13. 23.1% of respondent are frustrated with part of your job.
14. 43.8% of respondent are satisfied with working condition.

4.3 CONCLUSION

As stress is an adoptive response to number of external situation that results in physical,

behavioral and emotional deviation for organization participants, the management has to

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provide necessary steps to the employees to overcome stress and they should be about the
negative causes of stress and effects in attaining goals as well as their personal goals.

In order to make the working conditions more effective the management should provide
good policies and optimistic ideas to the human resources.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

SITE

• https://www.tradeindia.com/andal-match-works-12842439/

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_management

BOOK REFERENCE

• Stephen P.Robbins, 1991 “Organizational Behavior” Prentice Hall

• C.R.Kothari 1991, “Research Methodology-Methods and Techniques” II- Edition,
Wishawa Prakash, New Delhi.
• Aswathappa, 1987 “Human Resources and Personnel
Management” Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.

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