Job Satisfaction in a Maritime Company

Abstract

The main aim of the study is to determine the job satisfaction of employees in a Maritime Company. It includes various parameters that influence job satisfaction and also the present level of satisfaction of the employees. To understand employees perceptions about the job and come up with recommendations for the company to improve the level of job satisfaction. This research discusses the needs of employees that influence their job satisfaction and performance level in the workplace. It is essential to understand why employees get satisfied and dissatisfied and why employees become unproductive and unmotivated in the workplace and also the factors or variables why dissatisfaction occurs in the workplace. This research discusses the needs of employees that influence their job satisfaction and performance level in the workplace. Hence, it is crucial to understand why employees get satisfied and dissatisfied for the reason that he/she will also be uninterested in performing at his/her full potential in the workplace. The study used a qualitative method, and data were obtained from 129 employees. This study could provide job satisfaction from the perspective of employees in the company. A company can have productive employees if there is a strong relationship between the company and its employees. Results of this study indicate that there is no significant difference in the level of Job Satisfaction among the rank and file employee of the Maritime Company when assessed by the respondents when group according to demographic profile. The employees are satisfied with the way they are being handled by the management. The human relation in every organization very essential; the reason why most of the employee stays in the company is because of their excellent rapport with their colleagues as well as with the top management.