Working conditions and job satisfaction in a manufacturing organisation: a study of glaxosmithkline consumer Nigeria PLC

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of working conditions on job satisfaction in a manufacturing organisation: a study of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria PLC. The specific objectives were to examine the relationship between the availability of hours for work and employee’s productivity at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria PLC, and to determine the effect of workload and employee’s performance at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria PLC. The study also examined the effect of occupational safety and health(OSH) on employee’s outcomes at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria PLC. 83 copies of questionnaire were correctly filled, returned and found useful for this analysis using simple random technique. The research instruments were validated using content validity, while the reliability was ascertained using the internal consistency approach. Data collected were analyzed with the aid of Pearson Correlation. The study found out that there was correlational link between independent variables (that is, hours for work, workload, occupational safety and health) and employee’s productivity, employee’s performance and employee’s outcomes. The paper therefore recommended that organisations should create policies for their workplaces that address working conditions and worker satisfaction, and then ensure that they are properly followed. GlaxoSmithKline should provide employees with enabling, safe and healthy working environment, as this will help them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. It will also enhance employee retention.It is important to note that Improved working conditions would translate into improved safety at work, less occupational stress, with provision of adequate protective equipment, friendly work hours and rooms to negotiate overtime and a means to re-assess issues surrounding workloads.