{"title":"How Job Satisfaction is Influenced by Work Place Environment: An Empirical Study","authors":"S. K. Tripathi, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Chaturvedi","doi":"10.54741/mjar.3.5.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54741/mjar.3.5.6","url":null,"abstract":"This study refers to how job characteristics, work environment, pay satisfaction, and advancement opportunities influence employee’s job satisfaction. The study results showed that job clarity, effective communications with management, a participatory management approach, organizational support of career development, opportunities for advancement, and family-friendly policies are all significant variables affecting the job satisfaction of employees. The effect of pay satisfaction on employee job satisfaction was not significant. This study also found gender differences in factors affecting employee’s job satisfaction. The purpose of this research was to measure the effect of work motivation on employee job satisfaction in Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (MVVNL), Lucknow. A Self-administered questionnaire consisting of several measures was employed to gather data from the technical and supporting employees who work in different sections of the MVVNL like the distribution, maintenance, office, area chief engineer and sub Stores of Lucknow. The gathered data were utilized to test the model using the PLS-SEM approach with Smart PLS. The results showed that the essential features of work motivation are manager’s leadership styles, motivation practices, employee job expectations, reward management system and working environment, whereas the identified consequence was employee job satisfaction. All five variables had a positive effect on job satisfaction and among them, employee job expectations and manager’s leadership style had the highest influence and the reward management system had the least influence on job satisfaction. Further, this study offers thoughts for managers by pinpointing the critical factors influencing that motivate employees in MVVNL.","PeriodicalId":509066,"journal":{"name":"Management Journal for Advanced Research","volume":"108 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139310725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Human Resource (HR) Practices - A Comprehensive Review","authors":"Ashwini B. Sonar, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Pandey","doi":"10.54741/mjar.3.5.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54741/mjar.3.5.5","url":null,"abstract":"The Human Resource (HR) practices are critical cornerstone in contemporary organizational management. The field of HR has evolved significantly over the years, transitioning from a primarily administrative function to a strategic partner in achieving business objectives. Today, HR professionals are responsible for aligning HR practices with the organization's goals, ensuring that the right talent is in place, and creating a culture that supports high performance and employee well-being. Amidst the world of Technology, even HR is having its analytical wing and almost all function of HR is getting routed through the HR Analytics domain. This comprehensive review, led by researchers, delves into the multifaceted landscape of HR practices, exploring their significance, evolution, and benefits on organizational success. With a focus on both theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, the researchers examine the spectrum of HR practices, ranging from recruitment and selection to performance management and employee development. Employing a Descriptive and Exploratory Research design, this study encompasses both Primary and Secondary data. Primary data takes the form of interviews with HR Heads from five companies, offering insights into the HR practices of organizations. The research aims to understand the essence and significance of HR practices, while also investigating the benefits these practices bring to organizations. This study provides valuable insights into HR practices and highlights their adaptive nature in various organizational contexts. The analysis presented in this paper serves as a resource for HR professionals, managers, and researchers seeking to enhance their understanding of HR practices that drive organizational excellence. By critically assessing best practices, challenges, and emerging trends, this research contributes to the broader discussion on HR practices' impact on organizational success.","PeriodicalId":509066,"journal":{"name":"Management Journal for Advanced Research","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139311190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}