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TITLE An Empirical Study on Employee Motivational Practices and Their Impact on Job Satisfaction: Evidence from a Pharmaceutical Organization
ABSTRACT Employee motivation is a critical determinant of job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness, particularly in knowledge- and skill-intensive industries such as pharmaceuticals. This study empirically examines the motivational practices adopted by a leading Indian pharmaceutical company and evaluates their impact on employee job satisfaction. Primary data were collected from 54 employees using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and analytical techniques were employed to assess the relationship between financial and non-financial motivational practices and levels of job satisfaction. The findings reveal that financial incentives, recognition, supportive leadership, training and development, and work–life balance significantly influence employee satisfaction. The study contributes to human resource management literature by providing organization-specific evidence and offers practical recommendations for strengthening employee motivation strategies to enhance retention and performance.
AUTHOR K. Preethi Jyosthna, V. Kanaka Durga Assistant Professor, Dept. of MBA, CMR Technical Campus, Hyderabad, India
VOLUME 12
DOI DOI:10.15680/IJARETY.2025.1206038
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