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Fakruddin Ali Ahmed, S.
- Perceptions and Practices of Work Environment and its Impact on Organizational Performance: A Comparative Study on Select Public and Private Companies
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1 Department of Management Studies, Narayana Engineering College, Andhrapradesh, IN
2 VSU, University, Andhrapradesh, IN
1 Department of Management Studies, Narayana Engineering College, Andhrapradesh, IN
2 VSU, University, Andhrapradesh, IN
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ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol 3, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 49-68Abstract
The main aim was to describe and analyze the experience of work environment factors interfere with work performance, satisfaction, job security, work stress and well-being. To collect the data for the purpose of the study, a sample of 150 (one hundred fifty) respondents from each company has been chosen totaling to 300 respondents. Questionnaires were administered to those 206 respondents. Respondents were chosen using Stratified Random sampling technique. The scale items were measured using Five point Scale (5 = Strongly Agree and 1 = Strongly Disagree). The collected data was analyzed with appropriate statistical tools and techniques such as percentage method, Mean and Standard Deviation, Inter Item correlation and Regression analysis, Chi-square analysis was used for the analysis of the study. Results: the most supportive factors concerned at work, and the value and meaning of work. The factors perceived as most interfering concerned with the work environment . Further, it is clear from results that, both the public and private companies have effective work environment, provides better opportunities, encourages the individuals, provide good work life like flexible work schedule, job rotation, job enlargement, job enrichment. And also provides less work stress by providing the adequate resources to do the job effectively. And further it provides job security, good working conditions, and the deadlines about the work or given task. It also provides work life balance, work satisfaction, and provides clean and well organized work environment. In other words, it indicates there is a significant difference between the work environment activities conducted in public and private sector undertakings are differ.Keywords
Work Performance, Job Satisfaction, Job Security, Work Stress, Work Life Balance
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