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.

DECLARATION

I have taken an oath that this research is my own work and it does not represent the ideas of the university. Moreover this research has never been submitted earlier for any educational purpose.

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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 ...