Human capital has become the most important asset in any organization. In this competitive scenario companies cannot afford underperformance of workers as it leads to huge cost implications and lower productivity. It is the need of the hour to understand and recognize the factors causing underperformance and different ways that could be used to motivate employees to perform to their potential. This study basically focuses on the various parameters which leads to underperformance of employees in manufacturing sector and gives an opinion of the employees vs. the managers on those parameters. This helps to understand if there is any conflict in opinions and understanding the ways in which performance can be improved. The study also helps to understand the importance of the factors causing underperformance.
OBJECTIVES To study the reasons of underperformance of workers
1. Steps taken by employers to motivate employees to perform well
2. Recommending ways to overcome underperformance
Hypothesis: Underperformance is positively related to low role clarity
Scope: The research would cover various reasons causing underperformance and how different companies are dealing with underperformance in manufacturing sector in and around Pune.
METHODOLOGY:
Data Collection: Primary data was collected from both workers and supervisors through questionnaires and interviews. Secondary data is also an important source which was gathered through journals, survey reports and research papers.
Sample Size: The same was dependent on the industry and the exact number of workers in each organization
Sampling technique: Random sample
Limitations: The research is limited to industries in and around Pune. The sector being focused is majorly manufacturing. The respondents would be from worker class only.