Relational exploration of the effect of work-related scheme on job satisfaction

• Published in: Vilakshan (XIMB Journal of Management) Vol. 17; no. 1/2; pp. 111 - 128
• Main Authors: Sushmita Singh, S.K. Singh, Shashi Srivastava
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Emerald Publishing 18-12-2020
• Subjects: benefits of schemes; handloom weaving; job satisfaction; labor economics; work-related well-being
• ISSN: 0973-1954
• DOI: 10.1108/XJM-07-2020-0019

Purpose – This study is an effort to explore a relationship between benefits of schemes (BoS) on the job satisfaction among handloom weavers. The weavers who are engaged in this work however face lot of challenges in terms of remuneration and working conditions. The government has been immense with various schemes that cater to the work-related problems. This paper aims to understand whether work-related support can be a predictor for job satisfaction in this context. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey design was used where 335 handloom weavers randomly participated in the study. Questionnaire was administered and scale was developed and validated for the measurement of BoS by using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The effect of the benefits on the job satisfaction was investigated by using structural equation modelling on AMOS 21 platform. Findings – The outcome suggested that the BoS significantly affects the job satisfaction and a possible predictor. This which was indicated by the value of r^2, i.e.0.38 at significance level p < 0.001. Research limitations/implications – The study suggests a method for analyzing the schemes/policies in the light of the benefits that schemes intend to deliver. This would help in making suitable modifications in the schemes order to have wider outreach and large-scale inclusion of the beneficiaries. Practical implications – The study can be useful for the policymakers to further strengthen the features of the schemes. They might work in direction of inclusion of more handloom weavers in the framework of the schemes. Originality/value – The effects of the work-related policies on job satisfaction is still in nascent stage, so this work is all about exploration in that area.