Employee Transfer and Promotion Influencing Job Satisfaction: A Study with Reference to APSPDCL, Chittoor District

Authors

  • B. Venkata Lakshmi

Keywords:

APSPDCL, employee satisfaction, impact, promotion, transfer

Abstract

The present study investigates the impact of promotion and transfer on employee satisfaction, with special reference to APSPDCL (Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company). Every organization applies these procedures to improve the possibility of appointing people who have the required skills to flourish in their jobs. It is also vital that every company has a better promotion and transfer procedure. The process must include very transparent manner which is applicable to all the
job holders. In the case of a transfer, employees have to change workgroups, locations, or units. A promotion is a change in the designation’s position and level within the organization. The job satisfaction of the employee also depends on transfers and promotions. From the study, it is found that in the APSPDCL, employees are satisfied with the present procedure. Population of study was 200. Sample size is 50, and a random sampling method is employed in the present study. Few vital implications were derived from the study. The research result found that APSPDCL transfers and promotion impact on job satisfaction is positive.

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Published

2022-10-10