EFFECTS OF RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ON EMPLOYEES JOB SATISFACTION IN THE ORGANIZATION

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.