Job Satisfaction among male and female employees of Iceland Foods
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Acknowledgement
This research would not have been possible without the help of my family and research supervisor so I would like to thank them for their support.
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Abstract
This study gives us a clear picture about the concept of job satisfaction in the food market of UK. The study is mainly based on the male and females employees of Iceland foods based in the UK and the amount of job satisfaction derived by the employees working over there. The study, furthermore, tries to explain all the concepts related to job satisfaction such as job involvement, motivation, employee benefits etc. Finally, the study helps to evaluate the total amount of job satisfaction derived by the male and female employees working at Iceland Foods.
Table of Content
Acknowledgementii
DECLARATIONiii
Abstractiv
Chapter 1: Introduction1
Background of the Study1
Aim of the Research1
Significance of the Study1
Research Questions1
Research objectives2
Chapter 2: Literature Review3
Iceland Foods3
History of Iceland Foods3
Job Satisfaction4
Importance of Job Satisfaction5
Important theories of Job Satisfaction5
Job Involvement6
Intention to Quit7
Gender Differences7
Chapter 3: Methodology8
Research Approaches8
Research techniques and procedures12
Sampling12
Types of sampling12
Sampling method13
Sample size14
Sampling strategies14
Research Philosophies14
Data Collection Method15
Search Technique16
Keywords Used16
Instrument for data collection16
Data analysis16
Time Horizon16
Ethical Considerations17
Reliability18
Validity18
References20
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background of the Study
There is a very tough competition in the business world today. Be it any industry, the companies try their level best to provide their customers and employees, with a maximum amount of satisfaction. The companies provide maximum job satisfaction to its employees in order to retain them, which are eventually beneficial for the company itself. The study is based on UK's leading frozen foods company Iceland Foods. It majorly focuses on the amount of job satisfaction that the male and female employees of Iceland foods derive by working there.
Aim of the Research
The research aims to make a comparative study of job satisfaction among male and female employees of Iceland Foods.
Significance of the Study
The study will help assess to make a fair comparison of the amount of satisfaction that the employees of both genders derive by working at Iceland Foods. Moreover, it will help to evaluate the success story of Iceland Foods in a short span of time.
Research Questions
The study will analyze the following research questions:
What are the various determinants for Employee job satisfaction?
Through what ways can Iceland Foods increase job satisfaction in its employees?
What are the suitable suggestions for improving the job satisfaction and organizational commitment in Iceland Foods?
Is the job satisfaction high in male or female employees?
Research objectives
The study will analyze the following research objectives:
To analyze the level of job satisfaction among male and female employees
To compare and contrast either male employees are more satisfied or female
To come up with suggestions how management can improve the employees job satisfaction.
To analyze the reasons behind gender discrimination
To find ways to motivate employees
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Iceland Foods
Iceland Foods is one of the most renowned and well known food chain ...