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For over three decades, the Karnataka Power Corporation has been a top mover behind the key
power sector reforms in stat and the measures that are taken have witnessed steady growth in both
industrial and economic areas.
Right from the year of the incorporation, in 1970 set its view on “growth from within” meeting the
indystry needs and reaching out the lives of common man in more than one way.
KPCL today has an install capacity of 6498.91 MW of thermal, hydal , wind, and solar energy
with 9500 MW in the pipeline. The Raichur Thermal Power Station located in Raichur district is
recognized with ISO 14001-2004 certification for its environment protection measures. From an
industry advantage point, KPCL has raised its quality on deliverables and is regularly working at
lowering the cost of megawatt- an estimable (advantageous) cost-value equation that has become
a benchmark on the national grid. KPCL has a well-established infrastructure, its stock in trade is
industry proven and modern, progressive management concepts and a commitment to excel, is
helping it to meet the challenges of the rising energy demands of Karnataka.
1.4 PROMOTERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1.5 MISSION
1.6 VISION
“Ensuring energy security for Karnataka through diversified energy portfolio”
1.7 QUALITY POLICY
The Raichur Thermal Power Station located in Raichur district is recognized with ISO 14001-2004
certification for its environment protection measures
Other policies that the company follows are
Implementation of quality management system
Constant up gradation of technology
1.9.1 INFRASTRUCTURE
KPCL is an IT shrewd company among the public sector units at state and it also has the merit of
being the first state owned company in power sector to establish SHAKTINET- a satellite based
communication through VAST (visual audio sensory theater) among all its power stations and
Bangalore. Local area network have been connected to cooperate office with reliable VAST
backbone.
All the activities of the corporation are computerized. The computer service department of KPCL
with fully dedicated engineers and software professionals have developed and installed all the
software required for its business activities.
1.9.2 Some of the software developed in-house are:
Fuel management system
Integrated Inventory management system
Billing software for Bellary thermal power station
1.9.3 New initiatives
Establishment of 2 MBPS MPLS circuit between Bangalore and two of its major projects
I.e. Raichur thermal power station and Bellary thermal Power station for speedy
communication
Providing video conferencing facility at major projects location
Extension of facilities to other projects in mere future.
1.11 ACHIEVEMENTS
Maximum generation of power of 28239.48 million units (2011-2012)
Maximum Thermal generation of 13982 million units( 2012-2013)
Maximum plant load factor(PLF) of 90.39% at Raichur Thermal power station(2002-2003)
Peak capacity addition of 600 Mega Watts, in 1990
Maximum annual turnover of Rs.3387 Crores throughout 2006-2007
1.12 CSR ACTIVITIES
1.12.1Best practice or organization ethics
Proper budgetary control system
Benchmarking with the best in India and abroad
Cost awareness and transparency in transactions
Meeting the challenges of a competitive scenario in the power sector
1.12.2Social contributions
Donations to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, social welfare and child care program
Coping up with Rehabilitation and Resettlement measures
Maintaining interior roads near project locations
Strict follow up of environmental laws and, regulation and norms
The corporation also runs schools, hospitals and community caners for the general public
near the project area.
1.13 COMPETITORS INFORMATION
The major competitors are
National Thermal Power Corporation
Naively Lignite Corporation
Reliance Energy
TATA Power
Suzlon Energy
Torrent Power
Jindal Thermal
Essar Power
KPCL produces 59% of electricity in Karnataka. As it is owned by State Government there is
always an upper hand than rivalries. Karnataka is facing a shortage of power supply, so the
Government itself is encouraging the private Players to invest in power sector.
1.13 ORGANISATION CHART
Board of Directors
Managing Director
Chief Engineer
General
General General Manger
Manager Manager
(Finance)
Superintend Engineer
DGM DGM
(accounts) DGM
Executive Engineer (Finance)
Asst,
AGM (HRD)
General
Manager Assistant
(accounts) General
Asst, Executive Engineer
Manager Personal
Officer
Accounts
Junior Engineer officre
Junior Personal
Officer
Assistant
Account
Officer
1.15 SWOT ANALYSIS
1.15.1 STRENGTHS
Availability of highly skilled technical personnel in large which helps in planning and
implementing them in an effective manner
Is has a positive response to increase the demand for power throughout the state from all
these sector due to industrialization and irrigation facility
It is the first state owned corporation in the power sector to have computerized satellite
communication network through V-SAT
It’s wind energy station is one among ten best stations in the country
1.15.2 WEAKNESS
The available resource and the capacity of generating units are not properly utilized which
led to decrease in profitability
Improper management of water and Inter-state dispute are wasting valuable water resource
there by reducing production
The production of hydro power depends upon the monsoon hence it is one of the weakness
Hydro power project also consumes lot of land and submerge which results in deforestation
1.15.3 OPPORTUNITIES
Subsidies given by the government has encouraged the company for power generation and
supply
Power consumption is high in various sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and
service which encourages power generation
It has an opportunity to explore other sources of energy like wind and solar based
1.15.4 THREATS
Political influence and policy changes can influence in disturbance of working of the
organization
It needs high infrastructure which costs to the company
Rise in the price of coal due to unavailability and increase in demand and transportation
cost has led to increase the power price
Inter-state disputes regarding water resource leads to improper water management
Table showing the employees opinion about physical environment causing stress
Strongly agree 17 17
Agree 38 38
Cannot say 28 28
Disagree 16 16
Strongly disagree 1 1
HYPOTHESIS
NULL HYPOTHESIS (Ho): Physical environment does not causes stress
SUMMARY
Groups Count Sum Average Variance
Strongly agree 100 17 0.17 0.142525253
Agree 100 38 0.38 0.237979798
Cannot say 100 28 0.28 0.203636364
Disagree 100 16 0.16 0.135757576
Strongly disagree 100 1 0.01 0.01
ANOVA
Total 80 499
ANALYSIS
In anova single factor if F > F critical, at significance level 0.05 we reject the null hypothesis
From the above table we can analyze that F(13.22525879) > F critical (2.389948). Therefore we
reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis.
INTREPRETATION
Based on the above analysis we can interpret that physical environment problem in the workplace
can cause stress.
Table showing job performance with stress reduces output and holds career growth
opportunity
Strongly agree 13 13
Agree 42 42
Cannot say 32 32
Disagree 12 12
Strongly disagree 1 1
HYPOTHESIS
NULL HYPOTHESIS (Ho): Job performance with stress does not reduces output and holds
career growth opportunity.
ALTERNATIVE HYPOTHESIS (Ha): Job performance with stress reduces output and holds
career growth opportunity.
Correlation:
Strongly Agree 1
Agree 0.950498119 1
Cannot say 0.946925537 0.972140669 1
Disagree 0.922996846 0.947574794 0.944013199 1
Strongly Disagree 0.673476214 0.691409822 0.688811059 0.671404889 1
ANALYSIS:
Since the majority of the variables are positively correlated (0.95), (0.97) and (0.94) we accept
the alternative hypothesis and reject the null hypothesis.
INTREPRETATION:
Based on the above analysis we can conclude that job performance with stress reduces output
and holds career growth opportunity.
CHAPTER-4
4 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
TABLE-4.1
Since how long you are working at KPCL
Particulates No of employees Percentage
1-5 years 30 30
5-10 years 18 18
ANALYSIS:
From the above data we can analyze that 14% of the employees are experienced with less than 1
year, 30% of the employees are experienced for 1 to 5 years, 18% of the employees have an
experience of 5-10 years and rest 37% of employees have an experience of more than 10 years.
GRAPH-4.1
40 37
35
30
30
25
20 18
14
15
10
0
less than 1 year 1-5 yrs 5-10 yrs above 10 yrs
INTERPRETATION:
Based on the above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees have more than 10
years of experience.
TABLE- 4.2
ANALYSIS:
From the above table we can analyze that 8% of the employees feel that that stress is good and
positive, 36% of the employees feel that stress is bad and negative, 45% of the employees it is
both good and bad rest 11% of the employees feel it is neither good nor bad.
GRAPH-4.2
50
45
45
40 36
35
30
25
20
15 11
10 8
5
0
Its good and positive Its good and negative Its both good and bad Its neither good nor
bad
INTREPRETATION
Based on above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees have an understanding
that stress can be both good and bad factor.
TABLE- 4.3
How often are you able to perform without any peer pressure?
Always 25 25
Sometimes 58 58
Rarely 14 14
Never 3 3
ANALYSIS:
From the above analysis we can analyze that 25% of the employees can always work without any
peer pressure, 58% of employees can only sometimes work without any pressure, 14% of the
employees rarely work without pressure and 3% of the employees can never work without
pressure.
GRAPH-4.3
70
60 58
50
40
30 25
20
14
10
3
0
Always sometimes Rarely Never
Graph showing the ability of employees to work without any peer pressure
INTERPRETATION:
Based on the analysis we can interpret that most of the employees only sometimes they can work
without any pressure rest of the time they work under pressure.
TABLE-4.4
Which of the following experiences would you enjoy more at work place?
Interactive sessions 57 57
Less meetings 8 8
Table showing the Experience that the employees enjoy more at workplace
Analysis:
From the above table we can analyze that 11% of employees enjoy more coffee breaks, 57% of
the employees enjoy Interactive sessions, and 24% enjoy rewards and recognition rest 8% of the
employees enjoy less meetings.
GRAPH-4.4
60 57
50
40
30
24
20
11
10 8
0
More cofee Interactive Reward and Less meetings
breaks sessions recognition
Graph showing the Experience that the employees enjoy more at workplace
INTREPRETATION:
Based on the above analysis it is interpreted that majority of the employees enjoy interactive
session in the work place which helps in building better relationship with others and reduce
stress.
TABLE-4.5
Do you feel the working environment of the organization is stress free?
Yes 56 56
No 32 32
Don’t know 12 12
Table showing the Employees opinion about the stress free environment of the organization
ANALYSIS:
From the above table we can analyze that 56% of the employees fee that the organization is
stress free, 32% of the employees feel the organization is not stress free and rest 12% feel that its
neither stressful nor stress free.
GRAPH-4.5
60 56
50
40
32
30
20
12
10
0
Yes No Don’t know
Graph showing the Employees opinion about the environment of the organization
INTERPRETATION:
Based on the above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees feel the working
environment of the organization is stress free.
TABLE-4.6
Work load 32 32
Work timing 23 23
Meeting targets 17 17
Ventilation 1 1
Interpersonal relation 13 13
Others 14 14
ANALYSIS:
From the above table it is analyzed that 32% of the employees feel that the stress is caused due to
work load, 23% feel stress due to work timing 17% of the employees feel stress while meeting
targets, 1% of the employees feel stress due to ventilation, 13% of the employees feel stressed
due to interpersonal relation rest 14% do not agree with the above statements but feels that there
are other more reasons which causes stress.
GRAPH-4.6
35
32
30
25 23
20
17
14
15 13
10
5
1
0
Work load Work timings Meeting Ventlation Interpersonal others
targets relationship
INTERPRETATION:
Based on above data we can interpret that most of the employees feel stressed at work place due
to the heavy work load in the organization
TABLE-4.7
Strongly agree 17 17
Agree 38 38
Cannot say 28 28
Disagree 16 16
Strongly disagree 1 1
Table showing the employees opinion about physical environment causing stress
ANALYSIS:
From the above table 17% of employees strongly agree that physical environment causes stress,
38% agree with that, 27% of the employees have no idea about it, 16% disagree with it and 1%
of the employees strongly disagree with it.
GRAPH-4.7
40 38
35
30 28
25
20 17
16
15
10
5
1
0
Strongly Agree Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly Disagree
Graph showing the employees opinion about physical environment causing stress
INTERPRETATION:
Based on the above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees agree with the fact
that physical environment causes stress.
TABLE-4.8
Do you feel time pressure to complete the work?
Particulars No of employees Percentage
Strongly agree 14 14
Agree 52 52
Cannot say 17 17
Disagree 16 16
Strongly disagree 1 1
Table showing the Employees opinion about time pressure in completing the work
ANALYSIS:
By the above table we can analyze that 14% of the employees strongly agree that they feel time
pressure in completing the work, 52% of the employees agree with the time pressure in work,
17% of the employees cannot say about it, 16% of the employees disagree with it, and rest 1%
strongly disagree with it.
GRAPH-4.8
60
52
50
40
30
20 17 16
14
10
1
0
Strongly Agree Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly Disagree
Graph showing the Employees opinion about time pressure in completing the work
INTERPRETATION:
From the above analysis we can interpret that most of the employees in the organization are
facing the time pressure in completing the work which resulting in stress.
TABLE-4.9
Does family problems causes stress?
Particulars No of employees Percentage
Strongly agree 17 17
Agree 48 48
Cannot say 17 17
Disagree 15 15
Strongly disagree 3 3
ANALYSIS:
From the above table we can analyze that the number of employees who strongly agree with the
factor of family problem causing stress are 17%, employees who agree with it are 48%,
employees who cannot say about it are 17%, employees who disagree with it are 15% and rest
3% strongly disagree with it.
GRAPH-4.9
60
50 48
40
30
20 17 17
15
10
3
0
Strongly Agree Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly
Disagree
INTERPRETATION:
By the above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees will agree that family
problem is one of the factor to cause stress at work place
TABLE-4.10
What do you feel about the recognition of your work at work place?
Excellent 4 4
Very good 34 34
Good 41 41
Average 18 18
Poor 3 3
ANALYSIS:
By the above table we can analyze that 4% of the employees feel that there is an excellent
recognition for the work done, 34% feel the recognition is very good, 41% feel it is good, 18%
feel there is an average recognition and rest 3% feel there is a poor recognition.
GRAPH-4.10
45
41
40
34
35
30
25
20 18
15
10
4 3
5
0
Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor
INTERPRETATION:
By the above analysis is identified that majority of the employees have an opinion that recognition
of the work in the organization is good.
TABLE-4.11
Lack of motivation in the work place is one of the major factor for causing the stress?
Particulars No of employees Percentage
Strongly agree 8 8
Agree 52 52
Cannot say 25 25
disagree 14 14
Strongly disagree 1 1
Table showing the lack of motivation is one of the major factor to cause stress
ANALYSIS:
By the above table we can analyze that 8% of the employees strongly agree that lack of motivation
is one of the factor to cause stress, 52% agree with it, 25% cannot say about it, 14% disagree with
the statement, 1% of them strongly disagree with it
GRAPH-4.11
60
52
50
40
30 25
20
14
10 8
1
0
Strongly Agree Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Graph showing the lack of motivation is one of the major factor to cause stress
INTERPRETATION:
From the above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees feel that lack of
motivation is one of the main factor to cause stress.
TABLE-4.12
Does stress has an impact on your job performance?
Particulars No of employees Percentage
Yes 53 53
No 31 31
Don’t know 16 16
ANALYSIS:
By the above table it is analyzed that 53% of the employees agree that stress has an impact on
their job performance, 31% of them feels stress has no impact on job performance, 16% don’t
know about it.
GRAPH-4.12
60
53
50
40
31
30
20 16
10
0
Yes No Don’t know
INTERPRETATION:
From the above analysis it is interpreted that majority of the employees agrees that the stress has
an impact on their performance of job.
TABLE-4.13
How does stress has an impact on your job performance?
Particulars No of employees Percentage
Positively 23 23
Negatively 24 24
Both 53 53
ANALYSIS:
With the above table it is analyzed that 23% if the employees says that stress has a positive
impact on job, 24% says it has negative impact and 53% says it has both positive and negative
impact.
GRAPH-4.13
60
53
50
40
30
23 24
20
10
0
Positively Negatively Both
INTERPRETATION:
From the above analysis it is interpreted that majority of the employees feels that stress has both
positive and negative impact on their job.
TABLE-4.14
Do you experience any of the following symptoms due to stress at work place?
Particulars No of employees Percentage
Tension 31 31
Tiredness 31 31
Trouble sleeping 18 18
Anxiety 11 11
Physical pain 9 9
ANALYSIS:
Based on the data available in the above table we can analyze that 31% of the employees
experience tension due to stress, 31% of them experience tiredness, 18% of them experience trouble
sleeping, 11% experience anxiety, 9% experience physical pain
GRAPH-4.14
35
31 31
30
25
20 18
15
11
10 9
0
Tension Tiredness Trouble sleeping Anxiety Physical pain
INTERPRETATION:
With the above analysis we can interpret that majority of employees experience tension and
tiredness due to stress at work place.
TABLE-4.15
Does stress tend to have a frequent argument with the supervisors and co-workers?
Yes 39 39
No 37 37
Don’t know 24 24
Table showing if the employees have a frequent argument with the managers and co workers
ANALYSIS:
With the above table it is analyzed that due to stress 39% of the employees tend to have frequent
argument with the supervisors and co-workers, 37% do not have the argument and rest 24%
don’t know about it
GRAPH-4.15
45
39
40 37
35
30
24
25
20
15
10
0
Yes No Don’t Know
Graph showing if the employees have a frequent argument with the managers and co workers
INTERPRETATION:
By the above analysis it is interpreted that majority of the employees face an argument with the
supervisors and co-workers due to stress.
TABLE-4.16
Do you feel the peer pressure at work is affecting over your family relationship?
Strongly agree 10 10
Agree 30 30
Cannot say 32 32
Disagree 26 26
Strongly disagree 2 2
Table showing if the pressure at work place is affecting on the family relationship
ANALYSIS:
From the above table it is analyzed that 10% of the employees strongly agree that stress at work
has an effect on their family relationship, 30% agree with it, 32% cannot say about it, 26%
disagree with it, 2% strongly disagree with it.
GRAPH-4.16
35
32
30
30
26
25
20
15
10
10
5
2
0
Strongly Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
Graph showing if the pressure at work place is affecting on the family relationship
INTERPRETATION:
With the above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees cannot say whether the
stress has an impact on their family relationship or not.
TABLE-4.17
The working environment and condition of the organization is
Satisfactory 78 78
Dissatisfactory 15 15
Cannot say 7 7
ANALYSIS:
Based on the above table it is analyzed that 78% of the employees are satisfied with the working
environment, 15% are dis satisfied, and 7% of them cannot say.
GRAPH-4.17
90
78
80
70
60
50
40
30
20 15
10 7
0
Satisfactory Dissatisfactory cant say
INTERPRETATION:
From the analysis that has made above we can interpret that most number of employees are
satisfied with the working environment and condition of the organization.
TABLE-4.18
Job performance with stress reduces the output and holds career growth opportunity.
Strongly agree 13 13
Agree 42 42
Cannot say 32 32
Disagree 12 12
Strongly disagree 1 1
ANALYSIS:
From the above table we can analyze that 13% of the employees strongly agree that job
performance with stress reduces career growth, 42% agree with it, 32% cannot say about it, 12%
disagree with it, 1% strongly disagree with it
GRAPH-4.18
45 42
40
35 32
30
25
20
15 13 12
10
5
1
0
Strongly Agree Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly
Disagree
INTERPRETATION:
By the help of above analysis we can interpret that majority of the employees agree that
performing job with stress reduces career growth opportunity.
TABLE-4.19
What measures do you suggest in controlling the stress causing factors?
Counselling 8 8
Sports activities 21 21
Recognition of work 31 31
Table showing the measures that are useful in controlling stress causing factors
ANALYSIS:
From the above table it is analyzed that 8% of the employees suggest to have counselling to
control stress, 21% suggest sports activities, 31 suggest recognition of work, 30% suggest to
have better relation among coworkers, 10% suggest training and development
GRAPH-4.19
35
31 30
30
25
21
20
15
10
10 8
0
Counseling Sports Recognising Better Training and
activities the work relationship development
with co
workers
Graph showing the measures that are useful in controlling stress causing factors
INTERPRETATION:
With the above analysis it is interpreted that most of the employees suggest that recognition of
work can be an important factor in controlling stress.
TABLE-4.20
Financial motivation reduce stress?
Strongly agree 10 10
Agree 33 33
Cannot say 33 33
Disagree 23 23
Strongly disagree 1 1
ANALYSIS:
From the above table we can analyze that 10% of the employees strongly agree that financial
motives reduces stress, 33% agrees with it, 33% of them cannot say, 23% will disagree with it,
and rest 1% strongly disagree with it
GRAPH-4.20
35 33 33
30
25 23
20
15
10
10
5
1
0
Strongly Agree Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly Disagree
INTERPRETATION:
With the above analysis we can interpret that few employees agree that financial motivations
reduce stress and some of them cannot say anything about it
TABLE-4.21
Training and development programs help to cope up with new technology and reduce stress
Strongly agree 13 13
Agree 69 69
Cannot say 12 12
Disagree 4 4
Strongly disagree 2 2
ANALYSIS:
By the table with the data above it is analyzed that 13% of the employees strongly agrees that
training and development can reduce stress, 69% agrees with it, 12% cannot say about it, 4 %
disagree with it and 2% strongly disagree with it
GRAPH-4.21
80
69
70
60
50
40
30
20
13 12
10 4
2
0
Strongly Agree Agree Cannot say Disagree Strongly Disagree
INTERPRETATION:
With the above analysis we can interpret that most of the employees agree that training and
development for a particular work can reduce stress.
TABLE-4.21
What is the best stress relief method that you have seen?
Entertainment 24 24
ANALYSIS:
With the above table we can analyze that, to get relief from the stress 24% of the employees
suggest entertainment, 10% of them suggest social support network, 24% of them suggest
spending time with family, 11% suggest spending time alone, 31% consider all the above
GRAPH-4.22
35
31
30
24 24
25
20
15
11
10
10
0
Entertainment Socilal support Spending time Spending time All the above
network with family alone
INTERPRETATION:
From the above analysis we can interpret that according to employees, entertainment, social
support network, spending time with family, spending time alone will all help to have a relief
from stress.
TABLE-4.23
Which is the best stress prevention method that you would recommend?
Time management 18 18
Goal setting 8 8
Psychological fitness 14 14
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
20 18
14
15
10 8
0
Time Goal setting Pysochological Relatioship with All the above
management fitness co workers
INTERPRETATION:
Based on the above analysis we can interpret to prevent stress employees agrees to recommend
all the factors that is time management, goal setting, psychological fitness and relationship with
coworkers.
CHAPTER-5
FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
5.1SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
As per the survey conducted the following data is obtained from the study
1. Majority of the employees are experienced 1- 5 years in the organization
2. Majority of the employees feel stress is both good and bad
3. Majority of the employees are always able to work without any peer pressure
4. Interactive sessions is the experience that the majority of the employees enjoy more at work
place
5. Working environment of the organization is stress free
6. Work load is the one of the major problem causing stress
7. Majority of the employees agree that physical environment will cause stress
8. Time pressure in completing the work will lead to stress
9. Family problems is also one of the stress causing factor at work place
10. The recognition of work in the organization is good
11. Majority of the employees feel lack of motivation is one of the factor causing stress
12. Majority of the employees feel stress has an impact on job performance
13. Stress has the both positive and negative impact on the job
14. Majority if the employees suffer both tension and tiredness due to stress
15. Due to stress employees tend to have frequent argument with the supervisors and co-
workers
16. Peer pressure at work place is effecting over the family relationship of the employees
17. The working environment and condition of the organization is stress free
18. Majority of the employees agrees that job performance with stress reduces output and holds
career growth opportunity
19. Recognition of work would control the stress as per majority of the employees
20. Most of the employees feel that financial motives may or may not reduce stress
21. Training and development programs helps to reduce stress by helping to cope up with new
technology
22. Entertainment, social support network, spending time with family, spending time alone,
are the best stress relief method suggested by the majority of the employees to have relief
from stress
23. Majority of the employees recommend to have proper time management, goal setting,
psychological fitness, having better relationship with coworkers to prevent stress
5.2 SUGGESTIONS
Stress is one of the common factor that most of the employees experience at work place
due to several reasons, hence the organizations must take care of the employees in order
increase productivity and skills of the employees
Employees in the organization enjoy interactive session hence the organization should
conduct more interactive sessions like meeting for team members, group discussions etc
improve the interpersonal relationships among the employees.
High work load can cause a stress among the employees hence the work should be
equally distributed among the employees according to their skills and position.
The organization should initiate for having better physical environment like proper
lighting, ventilation, maintaining cleanliness, which can reduce the stress of the
employees.
The organization can improve its recognition system by instantly recognizing any good
work done by the employees and should give encouragement and support in the form of
rewards like verbal appreciation, accolades etc.
Motivation regarding the work would positively impact on the employees and increase
the performance, so the employees must be regularly motivated by their superiors and
team members
It is recommended to the company to take appropriate measures in identifying
psychological problems of the employees by having an expertise counselors or by giving
a counseling to over come the problems as it has direct impact on health and performance
of the employees.
The company can conduct frequent recreational activities like, sports activities, cultural
activities, celebrating birthday of the employees etc.
Training and development will help the employees to cope up with the new technologies
and reduce stress, hence it is suggested for the organization to provide proper training
assistance if any new software or technologies are introduces in the organization.
5.3 CONCLUSION:
The present study was conducted at Karnataka Power Corporation limited. The aim of the study
was to find the stress level of the employees. This was done using a detailed questionnaire.
The survey “A study on stress management of the employees” includes identifying if the
employees are facing any stress, the factors that causes stress and the measures to overcome the
stress faced by the employees.
The study revealed that most of the employees fall under low stress category, only a small
percentage of employees fall under highly stressed category and need prevailing in the
organization to some extent.
Most of the employees are facing stress due to the workload, improper physical condition, and
time pressure in completing the work. Sometimes the personal problems may also be a reason to
face the stress at work place. Most of the stress of the employees at the organization get reduced
when there is a proper recognition of work, high motivation, proper training and development etc
Hence H R personal is responsible for planning and implementing the work stress management.
Good interpersonal relationship with the co-workers plays an important role in managing the
stress of the employees at work place. Therefore having a better relation with coworkers would
help in overcoming the stress.
Thus we can conclude that most of the employees are satisfied with the job, though there are
signs of stress among the employees and such stress is affecting their behaviors, it can be
controlled and reduced effectively.