The Impact of Facilities and Recognition in Enhancing Employee Satisfaction: A Comparative study of Indian Medium and Large Scale Manufacturing Industries

Abstract

The comparative study examines the impact on employee satisfaction emanating from facilities and recognition programs between medium and large-scale manufacturing industries. As satisfaction of employees’ is vital to productivity, retention and overall organizational performance, understanding the influences of workplace facilities and formal recognition on them is vital for business that aims at enhancing their work environments. This research, drawing on Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation and self-determination theory, explores the potential of facilities and recognition program structures and schemes in affecting job satisfaction industries. The study analyses survey data collected from employees across both industrial sectors and findings suggests that while medium-scale industries leverage informal mechanisms to foster employee satisfaction, larger ones benefit from more formalized programs. Implications for HR practices in tailoring recognition and facilities-related interventions are discussed and paths for further research into the nuances of satisfaction-driven performances in manufacturing sectors are presented.