A Study of Job Stress on Job Satisfaction among the Employees of Small Scale Industries

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of job stress on job satisfaction among the employees of small scale industries in Madurai. The correlation analysis indicates that the employee job satisfaction is negatively and significantly associated with work load and role conflict, while the employee job satisfaction is positively and significantly correlated with physical environment in small scale industries. The regression analysis shows that the job stress factors of workload and role conflict have the negative impact on employee job satisfaction while, the job stress factor of physical environment have the positive impact on employee job satisfaction at one per cent level of significance. It is very important that the small scale industries understands the needs of its employees and provide what is best for the employees. Constant appraisal programmes and appreciation should be given to reinstate and motivate the employees. In order to enhance the satisfaction of their jobs and lives of employees should compensate with equitable incentives.