SYNOPSIS
“A Study on Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction of Employees
at Himatsingka Seide Ltd., Hassan”
Submitted By
MONISHA H M
USN: 1SQ23BA022
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Submitted to
VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, BELGAVI
in the partial fulfilment of the
Requirement for the award of the degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Internal Guide External Guide
Dr. MITHUN R NAME
Assistant Professor DESIGNATION
Department of MBA Himatsingka Seide Ltd.,
AIET, Devanahalli Hassan
Department of MBA
AKASH INSTITUTEOF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Prasannahalli Main Road, Near International Airport, Devanahalli, Bengaluru – 562 110
Introduction:
Work-life balance and job satisfaction are two of the most critical components influencing
employee well-being, organizational performance, and workforce retention in today’s
competitive manufacturing environment. Himatsingka Seide Ltd., a globally integrated textile
manufacturing firm based in Hassan, Karnataka, has a significant number of shop-floor and
office employees. The increasing demand for productivity, long work hours, and stress in the
textile industry can affect employees' personal lives, thereby influencing their job satisfaction.
This study seeks to explore the relationship between work-life balance initiatives and the level of
job satisfaction among employees in this company.
Objectives of the Study:
1. To assess the current work-life balance of employees at Himatsingka Seide Ltd., Hassan.
2. To examine the level of job satisfaction among different categories of employees.
3. To analyze the relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction.
4. To suggest strategies to improve employee work-life quality and satisfaction.
Summary:
This research will use a structured questionnaire to collect primary data from a sample of
employees working across various departments. The study will focus on aspects such as working
hours, leave policies, family life balance, stress levels, and job motivation. The insights will help
the HR department at Himatsingka design better employee welfare and retention programs.
Secondary data will be gathered from HR policy manuals, internal reports, and published articles
on work-life balance and job satisfaction in the textile sector.
Review of Literature:
i. Arief, N. R., Purwana, D., & Saptono, A. (2021)
The study explores the influence of Quality of Work Life (QWL) and work-life balance on job
satisfaction through the mediating role of employee engagement. Results reveal that both QWL
and work-life balance significantly enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. The research
suggests that higher job satisfaction leads to stronger employee involvement and commitment.
ii. Kasbuntoro, K., Irma, D., Maemunah, S., Mahfud, I., Fahlevi, M., & Parashakti, R.
D. (2020)
This study on banking employees in Jakarta demonstrates that work-life balance has a strong and
positive relationship with job satisfaction. It finds that when organizations adopt work-life
balance programs, employee motivation and retention improve significantly. The study
emphasizes the organizational benefits of prioritizing employee well-being.
iii. Abdirahman, H. I. H., Najeemdeen, I. S., Abidemi, B. T., & Ahmad, R. B. (2018)
The research highlights a positive correlation between work-life balance, job satisfaction, and
organizational commitment in Malaysian universities. It concludes that enhancing work-life
balance and satisfaction levels boosts employee performance. The study emphasizes the strategic
importance of motivation for sustaining institutional goals.
iv. Rani, S., Kamalanabhan, B., & Selvarani, S. (2011)
This study focuses on employees in IT organizations and explores how work-life balance
mediates the relationship between work-related factors and satisfaction. A strong correlation was
found between work tasks and satisfaction, moderated by the balance between professional and
personal life. It stresses the dual importance of job structure and employee well-being.
v. Shujat, S., Cheema, F.-E.-A., & Bhutto, F. (2011)
Analyzing employees in Karachi's private banking sector, this research finds a weak relationship
between work-life balance and job satisfaction, largely due to external socio-economic pressures.
Despite this, it recommends that banks improve their employee benefits and engagement
programs to enhance retention and morale.
References
i. Arief, N. R., Purwana, D., & Saptono, A. (2021). Effect of Quality Work of Life (QWL) and
Work- Life Balance on Job Satisfaction through Employee Engagement as Intervening Variables.
The International Journal of Social Sciences World (TIJOSSW), 3(1), 259–269.
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ii. Kasbuntoro, K., Irma, D., Maemunah, S., Mahfud, I., Fahlevi, M., & Parashakti, R. D. (2020).
Work-life balance and job satisfaction: A case study of employees on banking companies in
Jakarta. International Journal of Control and Automation, 13(4), 439–451.
iii. Abdirahman, H. I. H., Najeemdeen, I. S., Abidemi, B. T., & Ahmad, R. B. (2018). The
relationship between job satisfaction, work-life balance and organizational commitment on
employee performance. Academic Journal of Economic Studies, 4(3), 12–17.
iv. Rani, S., Kamalanabhan, B., & Selvarani, S. (2011). Work/Life Balance Reflections on Employee
Satisfaction. Serbian Journal of Management, 6(1),
v. Shujat, S., Cheema, F.-E.-A., & Bhutto, F. (2011). Impact of work life balance on employee job
satisfaction in private banking sector of Karachi. Journal of Management and Social Sciences,
7(2), 8–15.
Sources: Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Company HR Policy Manual, Interviews
Project Time Activity Chart (6 Weeks)
Week Activity
Week 1 Finalization of topic and approval from guide
Week 2 Literature review and questionnaire design
Week 3 Pilot study and questionnaire refinement
Week 4 Data collection at Himatsingka Seide Ltd.
Week 5 Data analysis and interpretation
Drafting of report, review by guide, final report submission &
Week 6
presentation preparation
Student Signature: Internal Guide Signature
