This study has been conducted to investigate to what extent the workstations and human factors influence the job satisfaction of Employees in the Information Technology and Information Technology enabled Service (IT & ITES) Companies*. The study revealed that there was a positive relationship between human factors popularly known as ergonomics (Science of work posture designs to suit the workmen not workstation and equipment) and job satisfaction. It was, therefore, concluded that human factors are to be considered while establishing workstations since employees spend 50 percent# of their active time or one man day in workplace. So, setting up of well-fit, adjustable and healthily safe workstation designs in the BPO Organisation may lead the …show more content…
Unfortunately, many literatures have been found on psychological reasons of job satisfaction or dissatisfaction, a few studies found to be focussed on physiologic or ergonomic factors. Ergonomics is a scientific discipline, which is concerned with improving the productivity, health, safety and comfort of people, as well as promoting effective interaction among people, technology and the environment in which both must operate4. An understanding of ergonomics in the workplace may help solve some of the problems and help human being to enjoy their job. Ergonomics is a science that is sometimes referred to as the science of "human factors". Human factors may have either a positive or a negative effect on the functioning of technological systems and products. The main aim in applying ergonomic principles to the workplace and its workers is, therefore, to design safe, effective and productive work systems and environments that reduce …show more content…
Total enumeration was used to survey the opinion of the population which was made up of all the 375 BPO Employees working in the 12 BPO Companies in Coimbatore. The instrument was validated by some professors who are experts in this subject matter. The Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.714 was obtained as a measure of internal consistency or reliability of a psychometric instrument. To measure the attributes of job satisfaction towards their workstation, a 4-point scale has been administered: from Strongly Disagree (SDA) to Strongly Agree (SA): 1 = SDA and 4 = SA). Descriptive statistics with frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were applied to analyse the collected
Under work health and safety laws workers and other people at our workplace must take reasonable care that they do not adversely affect
Poor posture paired with overuse of the hands and wrist are frequently found in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (4). Postural dysfunction is common many different occupations. Proper ergonomics aims to suit the job to each individual. Ergonomics in the work place are often not customized for each individual. This forces employees to work in sub-optimal conditions.
Appropriate and safe working equipment ? A safe place to work ? Safe systems of work to help prevent ill health and accidents and policies and procedures ? A system to discuss matters of health and safety with employees. Other workers/colleagues
I’m currently in my last semester of the Masters of Science in Occupational Safety Management program. Throughout the program I have been working full-time and completing coursework in the evenings. Responsibilities include building inspections, accident investigations, customer support, safety training, and trends analysis. I manage the Ergonomics and Pressure Vessels programs while providing assistant management duties to Personal Protection Program, Weight Handling Equipment, and Sight Conservation. Combining the experience and opportunities I have at NSWC Crane, I’m interested in doing a trends analysis of office ergonomics as a field study project.
The data were processed and analyzed using SPSS version 18. Frequencies, cross tabulation, Pearson’s, chi-square test, ANOVA were used to analyze the data. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically
Human factors or ergonomics is a study that involves multiple discipline such as engineering, psychology, information science, and aviation (Staggers, Troseth, & DuLong, n.d.). It deals with designing a system that meets the physical, and cognitive abilities, limitation, and preferences of people (Steege, 2017). In healthcare, human factors plays an important role in designing tools and technology as it ensures that they are built to fit the mental, physical, emotional, and psychosocial capacities of people. The tools and technology that has been designed to meet the capacity of human results into the delivery of safe and effective patient care (Nelson & Stagger, 2012). The ultimate goal of human factors is to optimize the relationship between
Herzberg in the case of the 1844 survey found that the main causes of employee dissatisfaction is due to the company's executive management. Policy processes, oversight organizations,working,conditions,wages,status,security and mismanagement caused by other human relations. Although these factors are improved, but not so that employees become satisfied, not really inspire the enthusiasm of employees, can only play the role of employee dissatisfaction lift, so this factor is called hygiene factors. Research shows that if hygiene factors can not be met, tend to make employees generate discontent, slacking, or even cause strikes against the behavior. Herzberg in the case of another 1753 survey found that making employees feel very satisfied factors,
Adopt the use of proper work practises: This entails the use of proper controls, and safety materials when handling
Statistical analyses will be conducted in SPSS v.19.0 (IBM Corp. Armonk, USA) and statistical significance level will be set at α
Satisfaction with the physical environment is related to how much the employee is allowed to personalize their work area. People seem to have a human need of personalization 1. Personalization has been not just limited to bring some family photos to work station or having few pots on shelves. It’s a broad concept could cover all the movable and fixed elements in the spaces.
Summary The safety of employees is very important. During day to day activities, employees accomplish many tasks that require the wear of specialized equipment and protective clothing. Unfortunately, with these daily duties, there is an increased chance of injury. To ensure the safety of all employees on the job site, I propose the implementation of an organization job specific safety program.
CASE STUDY REPORT # 2 HBO COVER PAGE Case Study Title: Spooked by Computers Name: Adela C. Prado Date of Submission: April 12, 2017 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Pasig Arts Patrol, a business that had five (5) full-time employees, including Ms Suzanne Espiritu, Executive Director, the Head of the Office and Mr Martin Abella, Office Coordinator. The business ran smoothly but hires as many as six part-time workers to augment the needed services specially month before Christmas.
The purpose of this term paper is to evaluate professional environments and the effect they have on employee productivity. This environment is commonly known as the workspace. The workspace that an employee surrounds him in is not limited to the tangible aspect such as his individual desk but is rather widespread. From the seating plan of the office to the sounds and scents of the office; they all fall into the category of workspace. An important part in motivating employees is to create a productive workspace.
Moreover, both job satisfaction and employee engagement are playing a significant role through accomplishing the organizational goals and objectives effectively and efficiency. Job satisfaction is important in the organizational settings, because according to Robbins and judge in 2013, first of all, job satisfaction affects productivity because several studies have stated that, the more employees are satisfied and happy, they more likely to have more products. Secondly, job satisfaction influences absenteeism, there is a negative relationship among job satisfaction absenteeism because satisfied employees are less likely to miss work. In the third place, job satisfaction again plays an essential role through the decisions of staying or leaving of the workers within the organization which is called turnover .in the fourth stage, job satisfaction is the main consideration of an employee 's organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), also the employees who are more satisfied are more likely to involve in OCBs, and talk more positively about the firm.
Secondly, a methodology that describes the collection of data included together with highlights of limitations and thirdly key findings analysed and interpreted followed by some useful recommendations. Finally some future directions for research have been