A STUDY ON EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION AND RETENTION STRATEGIES AT LEGGETT & PLATT AUTOMOTIVE PVT LTD., CHENNAI.
This research paper explores the crucial link between employee satisfaction and retention strategies in a leading automotive firm, Leggett & Platt Automotive, Chennai. It identifies key factors that influence satisfaction, including compensation, work environment, career growth, and management policies. Drawing from empirical data collected from 100 employees through structured questionnaires and analyzed using statistical tools such as Chi-square tests, correlation,and weighted averages, the study provides evidence of how strategic HR practices impact employee morale and turnover. Findings suggest that high satisfaction levels are directly associated with effective retention practices. Recommendations for organizations include implementing comprehensive grievance redressal mechanisms, ensuring equitable promotional policies, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture to retain top talent.
K, S. (2026). A Study on Employee Satisfaction and Retention Strategies at Leggett & Platt Automotive Pvt Ltd., Chennai.. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.144
K, SWETHA. "A Study on Employee Satisfaction and Retention Strategies at Leggett & Platt Automotive Pvt Ltd., Chennai.." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.144.
K, SWETHA. "A Study on Employee Satisfaction and Retention Strategies at Leggett & Platt Automotive Pvt Ltd., Chennai.." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.144.
2.In their work, George and Jones (2012) offer detailed insights into organizational behavior, shedding light on the psychological and structural factors that influence how employees function within a company.
3.Herzberg Armstrong (2006) provides an extensive overview of best practices and strategies in human resource management, (1968) introduced the two-factor theory of motivation, distinguishing between hygiene factors and motivators as core elements that affect employee satisfaction and performance.
4.The concept of job satisfaction was first systematically explored by Hoppock (1935), who emphasized
5.the role of personal and job-related factors in shaping employee attitudes.
6.Locke (1976) extensively examined the causes and psychological underpinnings of job satisfaction, contributing sinificantly to the theoretical framework used in modern organizational psychology.
7.Vroom (1964) is known for developing the expectancy theory, which explains motivation based on the expected outcomes of actions, and is widely used in studies related to work motivation and employee behavior.