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ABSTRACT
Morale is defined as the depiction of emotions, satisfaction, and overall attitude towards a workplace.
Productivity is directly related to morale. Happy employees have high morale while dissatisfied and
unhappy employees have low morale. Linz et. al. measured employee morale, using job satisfaction,
organizational commitment, turnover rates, complaints and employee strikes as a proxy. A high
morale means the employee is satisfied with the job, puts in effort, is creative, takes initiative, is
committed to the organization and focuses on achieving organizational goals rather than personal
goals. In the present study an attempt has been made to study the employee morale and its impact on
employee efficiency at Jaypee Cement PlantRewa.
Study shows the employees morale and its impact on employees efficiency at. Jaypee Cement Plant
Rewa , appears Good. The average mean score and percentage score has been computed at
3.60(65%). The most important factor contributing employees morale are: relationship with the fellow
workers ,team spirit in direct work environment ,working condition of work place ,leaves and holidays
provided, management and employees are allowed to talk freely.
Keywords: Employee Morale; Employee Efficiency; Jaypee Cement Plant Rewa
INTRODUCTION
Morale is an employee’s attitude toward his or her job, employer, and colleagues. Employee morale as
the psychological state with respect to satisfaction, confidence and resolve; the attitude of an
individual or group of employees, resulting in courage, devotion and discipline; level of fulfillment
one has with intrinsic work aspects, such as variety and challenge, feedback and learning, and space to
grow and extrinsic circumstances of employment such as fair and adequate pay, job security, and
health and safety.
A high morale means the employee is satisfied with the job, puts in effort, is creative, takes initiative,
is committed to the organization and focuses on achieving organizational goals rather than personal
goals. Low morale leads to high skiving, high turnover, unsolved complaints and strikes, thereby
encumbering firm’s performance. According to the business dictionary morale is defined as the
depiction of emotions, satisfaction, and overall attitude towards a workplace. Productivity is directly
related to morale. Happy employees have high morale while dissatisfied and unhappy employees have
low morale. Linz, et,. al. measured employee morale, using job satisfaction, organizational
commitment, turnover rates, complaints and employee strikes as a proxy.
High morale contributes to high levels of productivity, high returns to stakeholders, and employee
loyalty. Low morale may cause high absenteeism and turnover. Respect, involvement, appreciation,
adequate compensation, promotions, a pleasant work environment, and a positive organizational
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Fig. 1. Item wise percentage score and categories of Employee Morale and its impact on efficiency at
Jaypee Cement Plant Rewa (M.P.)
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Fig. 2. Categories wise items of Employee Morale and its impact on Employee efficiency at Jaypee
Cement Plant Rewa (M.P.)
CONCLUSION
Study show the employees morale and its impact on employees efficiency at. Jaypee Cement Plant
Rewa , appears Good. The average mean score and percentage score has been computed at 3.60(65%).
The most important factor contributing employees morale are: relationship with the fellow workers,