Abstract:
This study determines the effect of recreational activities including indoor and outdoor
games, contests, competitions conducted by the organization on job satisfaction of
employees and the effect of Entertainment activities such as festivals and celebrations of
various events on job satisfaction of employees and analyzes whether the effect would be
positive or negative. For this thesis, historical research has been used as information has
been gathered from the documents, websites, literatures, book section and article as well
as Survey and Interview method has also been administered.
This study explains what are recreational and entertainment activities and also shed light
on Job Satisfaction. Research also highlights respondents opinions related to types of
recreational and entertainment activities and frequency with which these activities are
followed in their company, advantages and importance of conducting these activities and
its effect on job satisfaction. It also provides information that companies have started
changing their old methodology of operating and because of the swift changes and the
highly competitive environment; many companies are considering the idea of putting fun
and entertaining activities at work. It further shows that fun-filled activities not only
results in better interpersonal relationships but also lighten up the traditional work
environment while making workplace comfortable and a less stressful place.
It was observed that recreational and entertainment activities were found to be very
important for employees and they believe that they should exist in the organization.
Furthermore, recreational and entertainment activities, more than ever before, are
becoming highly important for organizations at present and in the future because those
organizations which encourage such fun-filled activities are found to be more effective.
Such recreational and entertainment activities may bring a positive change in job
satisfaction level but it is not the sole contributor of job satisfaction. Moreover, it can be
implied that employees at different level have different needs and desires. For middle and
higher level, Recreation and entertainment may be important but lower level management
may have different aspirations so fulfilling personal needs of employees is a highly
significant aspect that should be taken care of.
