SUBMITTED TO: PRESENTED BY :PROF. S.C.DAS DEEPAK KUMAR NAJWANI DEEPAK KUMAR PATEL HARSHITA SINGH GARIMA CHOUBEY HAGE TAM CLASS-M.COM 2ND YEAR

METHODS OF INCREASING INDUSTRIAL MORALE

EMPLOYEE MORALE

Morale is an over all attitude of an individual or group towards all aspects of their work.

It is a concept that describes the level of favourable or unfavourable attitudes of the employees collectively to all aspects of their work.

Morale

Is a mental state which indicates willingness or unwillingness to work.

Is a barometer of individuals attitudes towards their superiors, peers, subordinates, job, organization and work environment etc.

DEFINITION OF MORALE

According to M.L.JUCIUS morale has described as below:(I) What is it? : It is an attitude of mind, an esprit de corps, a state of

well being, and an emotional force.(II) Where does it reside? : it reside in the minds and emotions of

individuals and in the reactions of their group or groups.(III) What does it do? : it affects output, the quality of product, costs,

co-operation, enthusiasm, discipline, initiative, and other ingredients of success.

(IV) Whom does it affect? : it affects the employees and executives in their interactions. Ultimately it affects consumers and the community.

(V) What does it affect? : it affects an employees/ groups will to work and cooperate in the best interests of the individuals or groups and the organizations for which they work.

Source- personnel management,1975.

According to Mooney, “ morale is the sum total of several psychic which include courage, fortitude, resolution and above all, confidence.”Source- The principles of Organization, 1947

In a very general way, morale be defined as a readiness to co-operate warmly in the tasks and purposes of a given organization. It is a manifestation of a workers strength, dependability, pride, and confidence in, and devotion to, his work.

Sings Of High Morale An ability of the group to adapt itself to changing circumstances and to handle internal conflicts. A feeling of belongingness and togetherness among the members of the group. A commonness of goals among the members of the group. A passive attitude of the members with respect to the objectives of the group and to its leaders. A desire on the part of the members to retain the

group and the regard for its positive value

Warning Signs Of Low Morale High rate of absenteeism Tardiness Strikes and Sabotage Lack of pride in work and Wastage and spoilage

METHODS

TWO WAY COMMUNICATION JOB ENRICHMENT

PROPER INCENTIVE SYSTEM JOB SECURITY

HUMAN RELATION APPROACH SOUND LEADERSHIP

WELFARE SCHEMES ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

IMPROVE WORKERS TRAINING EMPLOYEE COUNSELLORS

NO.1 TWO WAY COMMUNICATION

All policies and programs should be explained to the employees through downward communication. The feelings, reactions of the employees should regularly reach management in an upward communication.

NO.2 PROPER INCENTIVE SYSTEM

• The employees showing better performance should automatically be given incentives.• There should be proper promotional awareness for employees who can undertake higher responsibilities.

NO.3 HUMAN RELATION APPROACH

• Employee feelings and emotions should be given due weight age.

• There should not be discrimination among employees and groups.

• Contribution of every employee should be recognized.

NO.4 WELFARE SCHEMES

• Proper welfare schemes for the employees and their families.• There should be housing facilities, medical facilities, school for

children, recreation facilities, social security.

NO.5 PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT

• By involving them in decision making bodies.• Encourage the industrial democracy in the organization.• Will enhance the prestige of workers.

NO.6 IMPROVE WORKERS TRAINING

• Give satisfaction and pleasure for working on their job.• Reduce frustration and tension of workers.• Helps in improving morale of employees.

NO.7 JOB ENRICHMENT

• Reduce job discontentment.• Opens opportunities for greater recognition.• Growth advancement and responsibilities

NO.8 JOB SECURITY

• Employee must be sure of his job and its continuity.• Bring career and financial stability.• Looks better on your resume.• Ensures you and the employer that you are the asset of the

company.

NO.9 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

• Flat structure permit the employee to move closer to the manager• Employee discuss the implementation of commands on face to

face basis.• Healthy interchange of ideas can take place.• Increasing positive work climate.

NO.10 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

• An opportunity to the worker to express their feelings, fears, doubts and dissatisfaction.

• Help to develop good group culture.• Managers give more care to human aspects of their job.

NO.11 EMPLOYEE COUNSELLORS

• Counselors use behavioral scientist services to tackle important outcomes of poor employee morale.

• Basic function is to assist employees with their problems and complaints and put them on the right track promptly.

NO.12 SOUND LEADERSHIP

• Top management should undertake take sound human resource practice for building good employee relations.

• They must listen to the problems of employees• The attempt must be to improve the mental health of employees.

OTHERS

MODYFING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

ROTATION OF JOBS

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCENTIVE SYSTEM

CONCLUSION

Morale is psychological concept. Morale is not a cause but rather the effect or result of many going awry. Morale differs from person to person, industry to industry, level of education age, nature of work etc.

Morale may be range from very high to very low.By this study it is clear that various factors which influences morale

and productivity of the employees each as Social Security measures, welfare facilities, salary status, Bonus, heath condition, shift system and recognition of work are getting much importance.

To conclude employee morale plays very important role in every organization. Good employee morale helps to success of the organization. Unless an employee has poor morale if always a possibility of employee disharmony and also affect smooth running of the organization.

REFRENCES

• Human resource management- V.S.Rao• Human resource management- Sashi K.Gupta and Joshi• http://www.indiastudychannel.com/projects/1795-Project-Re

port-Employee-Morale.aspx• https://www.google.co.in/search?q=images&biw=1366&bih

=608&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=j74XVe3iJc2eugSXvYLADg&ved=0CDgQsAQ

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We are fortunate to have the opportunity to prepare the presentation on “methods of increasing industrial morale" under the guidance of our learned teacher Prof. S.C.Das having long experience, we are grateful to Prof. S.C.Das  for proving moral support ,encouragement, and kind cooperation during the entire talk.