"To Study and Analyze The Employee Engagement Level": A Project Report
"To Study and Analyze The Employee Engagement Level": A Project Report
ON
FOR
ONGC
SUBMITTED BY
AMBIKA THAKUR
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
POST GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PGP
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The limitations regarding this report are mentioned, which includes selected method’s
limitation, incomplete information provided by respondent etc. At last but not the
least I talk about the final CRUX of the report under the heading “Conclusions”
saying that almost 52% employees exhibit the following:
Higher self-motivation.
Which I hope will help the management in its endeavor to increase employee
engagement.
I hope my PROJECT will help to the management to increase employee engagement
in the organisation.
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INDEX
PAGE
Sr. No. PARTICULARS
NO.
1. Objective Of Study
2. Statement of Need
3. Company Profile
4. Introduction Of Employee Engagement
5. Research Methodology
6. Data Analysis
7. Learnings
8. Limitations Of The Study
9. Observations & Findings
10. Conclusion
11. Suggestions & Recommendations
12. Bibliography
13. Appendices
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OBJECTIVES
&
SCOPE
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OBJECTIVES
To find out whether the employees are satisfied with their job or not.
To find out the factors which are helping the employees to do their job better.
To find out the factors which are acting as a barrier in employee engagement.
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SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The employee engagement surveys come into play to determine the factors that make
and keep the workforce engaged. With engagement surveys, the issues that are driving
morale up or down can be pinpointed because the surveys provide an equal
opportunity for the entire population of the organization to have a voice.
For example, an organization may have created an entire program around work/life
balance. Yet, after receiving the results of the company's employee engagement
survey, discover that this program is only representative of the needs of a small
segment of the organization, when, in fact, the top-performers are actually seeking
more opportunities and challenges in their daily work.
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COMPANY PROFILE
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INTRODUCTION
OF
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
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INTRODUCTION
Higher self-motivation.
Confidence to express new ideas.
Higher productivity.
Higher levels of customer approval and service quality.
Reliability.
Organizational loyalty;
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Focus on employee engagement:
Current studies show that organizations are focusing on the meaning of employee
engagement and how to make employees more engaged. Employees feel engaged
when they find personal meaning and motivation in their work, receive positive
interpersonal support, and operate in an efficient work environment. What brought
engagement to the forefront and why is everyone interested in it? Most likely, the
tight economy has refocused attention on maximizing employee output and making
the most of organizational resources. When organizations focus attention on their
people, they are making an investment in their most important resource. You can cut
all the costs you want, but if you neglect your people, cutting costs won’t make much
of a difference. Engagement is all about getting employees to “give it their all.” Some
of the most successful organizations are known for their unique work environments in
which employees are motivated to do their very best. These great places to work have
been recognized in such lists as Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Several standardized tools exist for assessing employee engagement and providing
feedback for making changes. These tools tend to have several common goals and
characteristics:
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Allow for benchmarking-Most organizations want to know how they compare to other
organizations. Using a standard measure of engagement allows organizations to see
how they compare to other companies along a simple set of fundamental work
qualities.
Direct action-Engagement measures tend to be very actionable. This means that the
organization can alter practices or policies to affect employees’ responses to every
item in the measure.
Many studies have shown that investments in people (i.e., HR-related practices) have
a reliable impact on the performance of organizations. The Bureau of Labor
conducted a comprehensive review of more than 100 studies and found that people
practices have significant relationships to improvements in productivity, satisfaction,
and financial performance. Research has shown that when engagement scores are
high, employees are more satisfied, less likely to leave the organization, and more
productive.
Each organization is different and there are many factors that affect bottom-line
outcomes; however, engagement scores can serve as meaningful predictors of long-
term success. Some organizations use engagement scores as lead measures in their
HR scorecards. When an organization can show the relationship between engagement
scores and bottom-line outcomes, everyone pays attention to the engagement index.
Establishing this critical link between people and performance helps HR professionals
prove that people-related interventions are a worthwhile investment.
Elements of Engagement
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Some researches conclude that personal impact, focused work, and interpersonal
harmony comprise engagement. Each of these three components has sub-components
that further define the meaning of engagement.
Personal Impact-Employees feel more engaged when they are able to make a unique
contribution, experience empowerment, and have opportunities for personal growth.
Past research (e.g., Conger and Kanugo, 1988; Thomas and Velthouse, 1990) concurs
that issues such as the ability to impact the work environment and making meaningful
choices in the workplace are critical components of employee empowerment.
Development Dimensions International’s (DDI) research on retaining talent (Bernthal
and Wellins, 2000) found that the perception of meaningful work is one of the most
influential factors determining employees’ willingness to stay with the organization.
Focused Work-Employees feel more engaged when they have clear direction,
performance accountability, and an efficient work environment. Aside from the
personal drive and motivation to make a contribution, employees need to understand
where to focus their efforts. Without a clear strategy and direction from senior
leadership, employees will waste their time on the activities that do not make a
difference for the organization’s success. Additionally, even when direction is in
place, employees must receive feedback to ensure that they are on track and being
held accountable for their progress. In particular, employees need to feel that low
performance is not acceptable and that there are consequences for poor performance.
Finally, employees want to work in an environment that is efficient in terms of its
time, resources, and budget. Employees lose faith in the organization when they see
excessive waste. For example, employees become frustrated when they are asked to
operate without the necessary resources or waste time in unnecessary meetings.
Interpersonal Harmony-Employees feel more engaged when they work in a safe and
co-operative environment. By safety, we mean that employee trust one another and
quickly resolve conflicts when they arise. Employees want to be able to rely on each
other and focus their attention on the tasks that really matter. Conflict wastes time and
energy and needs to be dealt with quickly. Some researches also find that trust and
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interpersonal harmony is a fundamental underlying principle in the best organizations.
Employees also need to cooperate to get the job done. Partnerships across
departments and within the work group ensure that employees stay informed and get
the support they need to do their jobs.
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organization. This information can be used to create development plans or plans for
larger-scale interventions.
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RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research has its special significance in solving various operational and planning
problems of business and industry. Research methodology is the way to
systematically solve the research problem.
Assumptions:-
It has been assumed that sample of 200 respondents represents the whole
population.
The information given by the employees is unbiased.
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3. Decision of data collection techniques:
Once the decision in favor of collection of primary data is taken, one has to decide the
mode of collection. I have selected the survey method.
Survey Method:
In research the survey method is commonly used to collect primary data from the
respondents. Survey can be subdivided further into two categories.
Personal survey.
Mail survey.
4. Sampling Decisions:
Another aspect which forms the part of research process is sampling plan. When the
researcher has decided to carryout survey he has to decide whether to go for sample
survey or population survey.
So, I have decided firstly to define population as in my case where all the employees
of Ahmedabad Asset are my population. It is not possible to reach all respondents so I
have decided to conduct sample survey.
Again in sample survey one has to decide sample size on the bases of sample frame.
Sample frame is a list of population from which sample is selected.
The larger the sample size the more accurate is the results. And while selecting
sample one has to select the samples which are representative of population. Due to
limitation of time I have selected the sample size of 200.A random sample of 200
employees was selected from the all the employees of ONGC Ahmedabad Asset
because there are approximately 2500 employees in Ahmedabad asset so 200 is
almost 10% of that.
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I have used the random sampling method in my research and conducted the personal
survey. I have selected the samples based on “just hit and miss” fashion. So the
sampling method for our research is random sampling method.
After having prepared the questionnaire and selected the sample design and plan the
next step is to organize and conduct the field survey. The task of interviewing is
simple but, in reality, it is the most difficult task in research process. This is because
the respondents are hesitant in giving the information. For conducting survey I have
used the personal survey method in which I personally interviewed the employees and
gathered the information needed by Questionnaire.
After preparing the questionnaire, selecting the sample design, the next plan was to
organize and conduct the field survey.
6. Processing and analysis of data:
Once the field work is over and questionnaire has been received, the next task is to
aggregate the data in meaningful manner. There are various statistical tools for
analyzing the data. Some of them are percentage, bar chart, pie chart etc. these all
have their own limitations and hence one of limitation of my project is same. With the
help of computer the work of statistical analysis has become easy.
Once the data has been tabulated, interpreted and analyzed, the researcher is required
to prepare report, embodying the findings of the research study and his
recommendations. Same is the report which I have presented in front of you. There
are various chapters included and I have taken care that project is not too precise and
at the same time not too detailed that it create confusion. I have provided various
charts so that it is easily understandable.
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DATA ANALYSIS
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Q1 Overall how satisfied are you with ONGC as an employee?
Neutral
7%
Maximum number i.e. 89% employees are strongly satisfied with their job.
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Q2 What do you feel about the productivity of employees?
P R O D U C T IV IT Y
60% 5 1 .5 0 %
54% 4 8 .5 0 %
50% 44% 43%
40%
40% 33%
2 8 .5 0 % 31%
30%
2 4 .5 0 % 2 3 % 2 0 .5 0 % 2 5 .5 0 %
17% 1 5 .5 0 % 1 5 .5 0 % 17%
20% 12%
8% 12% 1 3 .5 0 % 8%
10% 7%
1% 2% 2 .5 0 % 1%
0 % 0 .5 0 % 0 .5 5 %
0%
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Apart from hard working employee processes and procedures provided by the
company, quick decision by the company and the training procedure
contributes to productivity.
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Q3 Whether teamwork spirit is present in ONGC employees?
TEAMWORK
60.00% 54.50%
47% 49%
50.00% 44.50%
40.00% 32.50%
30.00% 22.50% 20.50% 25.17%
24%
18%
20.00% 13% 15.50% 11%
8%
10.00% 6% 6.50%
1.50% 1% 0% 0.83%
0.00%
Sharing of Management pays cooperation of TEAMWORK
experience attention each departments
Attributes of teamwork
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Q4 How much security level is present in ONGC?
S E C U R IT Y
70% 65%
60%
47% 48% 45.50% 47%
50%
40% 31.50%
28%
30% 26% 27% 25.33%
19.50%
20% 15.50% 20.50%
7.50% 18.50%
10% 3.50%
1%
0% 1.50% 1%
0%
Optimis tic aboutPhy s ic ally s af e on
W ork lif e balanc e SECURITY
f uture in ONGC the job is s upported
A ttrib u te s o f se cu rity
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Q5 Is creativity encouraged in ONGC ?
CREATIVITY
Attributes of creativity
Few employees of ONGC are not afraid of doing mistakes which shows that
they are not bothered of the after result of this.
Creativity is supported by ONGC as per 56% employees.
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Q6 What do you think about communications in ONGC?
C OMMU N ICATION S
50.00% 46%
43% 44.50% 45.50%
44%
45.00% 39%
40.00% 34.50% 36%
35.00% 29.50% 30% 31.60%
28%
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25.00% 21% 21% 18%
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20.00% 15% 16%
15.00% 8%
10.00% 5.50% 5% 4.50% 3% 5%
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Q7 Whether ONGC plays fair role in context to its employees?
FAIR PLAY
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Q8 Are ethics and values important for ONGC?
60.00%
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30.00% 26.50%
24% 25% 22.50% 25% Disagree somewhat
20.00% 15.50% 18% Neutral
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Q9 What you think about excellence of ONGC?
EXCELLENC E
60%
49% 49.50% 48%
50% 45.50%
40.50%
40% 36% Disagree strongly
33.00%
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20% 22.50% Neutral
20% 15%
10% 15% Agree somewhat
10% 7%
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Attribute s of e x ce lle nce
Approximately 90% employees feel that ONGC strives for constant improvement.
Graph clearly shows that excellence level in ONGC is high.
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Q10 What you think about corporate culture of ONGC?
CORPORATE CULTURE
60.00%
52%
50.00% 47%
40.00% 35.83%
34%
30.50% 30%
Disagree strongly
30.00% 27%
25.50%
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Disagree somewhat
20.50%
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20.00%
14.50%
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10.00% 7.50% 6.50%
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3% 2.00%
0.50% 2.50%
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Quality is a top Individual Nothing at CORPORA TE
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encouraged doing my best
52% employees believe that for them and for ONGC quality is a top priority.
All facts and figures shows that corporate culture in ONGC is meeting the
standards.
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Q11 What is your opinion about career development in ONGC?
60%
50.50%
50% 47%
41.17%
Except 17% employee everybody think that they have opportunities to learn
and grow.
Maximum numbers of employees feel that their career development is on
progress.
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Q12 what is your opinion about employee role?
EMPLOYEE R OLE
60% 59%
53.50%
50% 46%
44%
40% 38.17%
29.50% 31.50%
30% Disagree strongly
26%
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8% 8%
10% 8.50% 6%
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decis ions objective
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Q13 Is ONGC provides enough recognition and rewards?
60.00%
52.50% 52%
50%
48.20% Disagree strongly
50.00% 46%
Disagree somewhat
40.50%
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40.00% 35% Agree somewhat
Agree strongly
30.00% 26.50% 25.10%
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85% employees said that their salary is fair for their responsibilities.
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Q14 Whether ONGC provides enough initial and ongoing training?
50%
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23.50% 21.75%
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20% 16.50%
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ONGC provides enoughONGC provides enough TRA INING &
initial training ongoing training DEV ELOPMENT
Maximum employees ie 70% are satisfied by the initial and ongoing training
provided by the ONGC.
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Q15 Overall how much satisfied are you with ONGC’s benefit package?
Agree somewhat
28%
Agree strongly
61%
ONGC provides a complete benefit package to the employees for their benefits.
Recreation through picnics, parties & get- togethers is less as compared to the
expectations of the employees.
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Q16 Would you recommend employment at ONGC to a friend?
Definitely Would
67%
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Q17 How long have you worked for ONGC?
5-10 yrs
3%
Less than 10 yrs
1-2 yrs
2-5 yrs
5-10 yrs
97% employees of ONGC are working in ONGC from more than 10 years
which shows they are satisfied with their job.
There was not a single person who left ONGC which shows employees are
completely engaged in their respective jobs.
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LEARNINGS
A winter project brings the student face to face with the real corporate world. This is
the time when one learns what the industry practices are and do the practices really
follow what is really taught in the classroom. Further it gives an excellent chance to
the students to apply the concepts in the real world.
Learning is an ongoing process. There is nothing like you can learn all in MBA and
use your knowledge and implement it in work. MBA is teaching me how to look at
things from various dimensions as well as how to adapt to changes. Experience is the
best teacher, this statement holds good as even I think only once I experienced
working have I realized what am I supposed from MBA.
Future Learning
Winter training helped me to realize the importance of each and every subject. I came
to know no matter in which department you are, you need to have knowledge of each
and every field. The functioning of any business does not solely depend on HR,
marketing or finance but everything should be in a balanced manner. This has led me
to give importance to everything in life. I have realized that though not specialized but
knowledge of all aspects of business is a must irrespective of the department one is
working with.
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LIMITATIONS
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LIMITATIONS
Some employees were not ready to fill up the questionnaire because they were
afraid of the problems that may arise after filling the questionnaire.
Due to strike by the company I was not able to contact anyone in the company
for my problems.
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OBSERVATIONS
&
FINDINGS
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OBSERVATIONS & FINDINGS
Maximum employees said that their productivity is due to their hard work.
Apart from hard work productivity also depends on the training provided by
the company.
65% of employees somewhat disagree with the work life balance supported
by the company.
Only 3% of employees said that they are not afraid of making a mistake.
Only 1% employees think that they are not rewarded for improving work
processes.
Maximum employees feel that ONGC communicate very well with their
employees.
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85% of employees have trust on management therefore they feel free to give
suggestions and comments.
Maximum numbers of employees ie 37% are neutral about the fair play of
ONGC.
Almost 90% employees believes that ONGC strives for constant improvement.
Not a single employee thinks that ONGC does not provide a bright career &
future.
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Except 17% employee everybody think that they have opportunities to learn
and grow.
85% employees said that their salary is fair for their responsibilities.
Maximum employees are satisfied by the initial and ongoing training provided
by the ONGC.
Recreation through picnics, parties & get- together is less as compared to the
expectations of the employees.
7% employees are not happy with the promotions because it is not provided on
time.
97% employees of ONGC are working in ONGC from more than 10 years
which shows they are satisfied with their job.
There was not a single person who left ONGC which shows employees are
completely engaged in their respective jobs.
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CONCLUSIONS
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CONCLUSIONS
Since company is fulfilling all the requirements of an employee, employees are fully
motivated therefore there is increased productivity commitment to quality, better
relationships with customers and clients.
Personal Impact-Employees feel more engaged because they are able to make a
unique contribution, experience empowerment, and have opportunities for personal
growth.
Focused Work-Employees feel more engaged because they have clear direction,
performance accountability, and an efficient work environment.
Interpersonal Harmony-Employees are more engaged because they work in a safe and
cooperative environment. By safety, we mean that employee trust one another and
quickly resolve conflicts when they arise.
Higher self-motivation.
Confidence to express new ideas.
Higher productivity.
Higher levels of customer approval and service quality.
Reliability.
Organizational loyalty.
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less employee turnover.
Lower absenteeism.
So, finally there is a clear and mounting evidence that the high level of employee
engagement closely correlates to individual, group and organizational performance in
such areas as retention, turnover, productivity, loyalty.
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SUGGESTIONS
&
RECOMMENDATIONS
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SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Whenever any employee does any good work or does some kind of
achievement then ONGC must provide better rewards for their work. This will
motivate the other employees also and lead to better performance.
ONGC must organize some kind of picnics, parties and get-togethers for the
employees and their families.
The company must take some initiatives to support the work life balance of
employees.
Gymnasium facility should be arranged for all the employees so that they can
refresh their state of mind.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Websites:
www.ongcreports.net
www.google.com
www.ongcindia.com
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APPENDICES
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