“A STUDY ON QUALITY OF WORK LIFE IN SRI MURUGAN

TEXTILES”.

ABSTRACT

The most significant resource of an organization is often said to be its people

organizations exist because of individuals without whom it cannot function. In fact, the
challenges, the opportunity, and also the frustration, of creating and managing
organizations very often originate from the people related problems that arise within them
people-related problems often stem from the mistaken belief that people are alike that
they may be treated identically. There would be a lot of variability in psychological
features which demand attention.

The present study is designed as “Quality Of Work Life” is undertaken at

muragna textile textiles to know how for the employees are satisfied with working
conditions, fringe benefits, job security, training and development, salary and level of
involvement and commitment and to assess the level of quality of work life
 CHAPTER 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE STUDY:

Quality of work life is an approach to organization work and managing people. It aims to
improve organizational effectiveness through creation of more challenging, satisfying, effective
jobs and work environment. Successful organizations are turning to the introduction of quality of
work life strategies to people who work to maintain competitive advantage over others. The
research has been undertaken to study present working conditions and overall satisfaction of
employees at murugan textile to achieve organizational effectiveness.

Benefits of QWL:

 Healthy, satisfied and productive employees.

 Effective, adaptive and profitable organization.
 Positive feelings towards one’s self.
 Greater growth and development of individuals as a person and productive member of the
organization.

Importance of QWL:

 Improved organizational performance through development of people

 Increased co-operation and teamwork within and across all levels of organization.
 Increased commitment to goals and values of the organization.
 Increased worker satisfaction as a result of better jobs and organizational environment.
 Increased opportunity for learning and growth.
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Objectives of QWL:

 To know the involvement and commitment of people throughout the organization.

 To improve organizational effectiveness.
 To create more challenging, satisfying, effective jobs and work environment.
 To know the joint interests of people and organization.
 To improve employee satisfaction and improve communication with them.
 To manage on-going change and to strengthen work place learning.
Quality of Work Life is therefore broad and flexible, rooted in involvement and
participation of people at all levels.
 COMPANY PROFILE
1.2 COMPANY PROFILE:

R.M.K Polymers was started in 1993   are engaged in manufacturing wide range of polyolefin
products. Our products successfully cater to the requirements of different industries. We take pride
in not only the manufacture of our products but also the service that we provide to our most
important assets. Through our high performing products, we have set standards for performance and
reliability across the domestic and international market.
We have robotic infrastructure with latest technology machines which help us to not only produce
sheets, rods and profiles but also to convert these products to whatever stage of completion required
by our customers. Polymer Industries manufacturing capabilities include sheet extrusion, ram
extrusion, compression molding and fabrication. We export our products to all over the US and
further expanded its reach to East Asia, the Middle East and Australia. Our dedicated and
experienced professionals are well versed of their responsibilities. Moreover, our timely deliveries
prompt response to the queries of our clients and ethical business practices have helped us in
establishing a wide network of clients based across different parts of world.

Product Portfolio:
We are specialized in manufacturing wide range of polyolefin products utilizing quality raw
materials such as finest resins and additives.  We manufacture wide range of products that includes:

o Densetec  high density polyethylene (HDPE)

o Densetec polypropylene (PP)
o Densetec low density polyethylene (LDPE)
o Polyslick ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW)
Moreover, to meet the varied requirements of our clients, we can also customize these as per the
specifications laid by them.

Quality Assurance:
Polymer Industries is committed to meeting customer expectations of product quality, service and
delivery and is geared towards excellence through continual improvement. To maintain high quality
standards in our entire range of products, we are facilitated with in-house quality testing department.
Understanding the importance of quality, we lay immense emphasis on quality maintenance and up
gradation of our range as per the international standards. Our team follows strict quality norms from
the initial stage to the final stage of products and always looks forward to deliver only best product to
our esteemed clients.
Owing to our quality policy, we are able to maintain a consistency in the quality of our range of
products and thereby enhance our credibility amongst our client circle.

Industries We Serve:
Owing to the quality features of our range of products, we presently meet the demands of various
industries across the globe some of which includes:

o Architectural
o Bottling & conveying
o Chemical & Corrosion resistance
o Food processing
o Graphics & Signage
o Lining
o Marine
o Piping
o Pulp & Paper
o Radiation shielding
o Sports & Recreation
Inventory:
Polymer industries are known for its inventory. We have more than 2 million pounds of inventory
in its two warehouses. With 45,000 square feet in Henagar, Alabama and 15,000 square feet in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Polymer Industries is committed to meeting your delivery requirements for out of
stock items. Materials held in stock include:
o Densetec Natural and Black HDPE Sheet
o Densetec Natural and Colored Cutting Board Sheet
o Densetec Black Pipe Grade HDPE Sheet
o Densetec Marine Board Sheet in various colors
o Densetec Partition Board in various colors
o Densetec Playground Board in various colors
o Densetec Sign Board in various colors
o Densetec Natural HDPE and PP Rod
o Densetec Natural and Black Homopolymer PP Sheet
o Polyslick Natural Virgin and Black Repro UHMW Sheet
o Polyslick Natural Virgin and Black Repro UHMW Rod
In addition, Polymer Industries holds inventory of custom materials for specific customers. We are
able to develop stocking programs for customers that require their products to be immediately
available.

Client Satisfaction:
Our complete quality range of products has helped us earn reputation and a rich base of clientele
spread across the globe.  We constantly strive to adopt measures to give full satisfaction to our
clients. We have directed all our entire endeavors on the quality of our range of products to ensure
the best selection of available industrial products. Their satisfaction has become our prime objective
and we know that one of the reasons behind our quick success has been the world of mouth.

1.3 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE INDUSTRY

 HISTORY OF PLASTICS AND POLYMERS:

Plastics are polymers. What is a polymer? The most simple definition of a polymer is
something made of many units. Think of a polymer as a chain. Each link of the chain is the
"mer" or basic unit that is made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and/or silicon. To make the
chain, many links or "mers" are hooked or polymerized together. Polymerization can be
demonstrated by linking strips of construction paper together to make paper garlands or
hooking together hundreds of paper clips to form chains.

Polymers have been with us since the beginning of time. Natural polymers include such
things as tar and shellac, tortoise shell and horns, as well as tree saps that produce amber and
latex.These polymers were processed with heat and pressure into useful articles like hair
ornaments and jewelry. Natural polymers began to be chemically modified during the 1800s
to produce many materials. The most famous of these were vulcanized rubber, gun cotton,
and celluloid. The first semi-synthetic polymer produced was Bakelite in 1909 and was soon
followed by the first synthetic fiber, rayon, which was developed in 1911.

Even with these developments, it was not until World War II that significant changes took
place in the polymer industry. Prior to World War II, natural substances were generally
available; therefore, synthetics that were being developed were not a necessity. Once the world
went to war, our natural sources of latex, wool, silk, and other materials were cut off, making the
use of synthetics critical. During this time period, we saw the use of nylon, acrylic, neoprene,
SBR, polyethylene, and many more polymers take the place of natural materials that were no
longer available. Since then, the polymer industry has continued to grow and has evolved into
one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. and in the world

1.2.1 Characteristics of Polymers

Polymers are divided into two distinct groups: thermoplastics and thermosets. The majority of
polymers are thermoplastic, meaning that once the polymer is formed it can be heated and
 reformed over and over again. This property allows for easy processing and recycling. The other
group, the thermosets, can not be remelted. Once these polymers are formed, reheating will cause
the material to scorch. Every polymer has very distinct characteristics, but most polymers have
the following general attributes.

1. Polymers can be very resistant to chemicals. Consider all the cleaning fluids in your
home that are packaged in plastic. Reading the warning labels that describe what happens when
the chemical comes in contact with skin or eyes or is ingested will emphasize the chemical
resistance of these materials.
2. Polymers can be both thermal and electrical insulators. A walk through your house will
reinforce this concept, as you consider all the appliances, cords, electrical outlets, and wiring,
that are made or covered with polymeric materials. Thermal resistance is evident in the kitchen
with pot and pan handles made of polymers, the coffee pot handle, the foam core of refrigerators
and freezers, insulated cups, coolers, and microwave cookware. The thermal underwear that
many skiers wear is made of polypropylene and the fiberfill in winter jackets is acrylic.
3. Generally, polymers are very light in mass with varying degrees of strength. Consider the
range of applications, from dime store toys to the frame structure of space stations, or from
delicate nylon fiber in pantyhose to KevlarTM, which is used in bulletproof vests.
4. Polymers can be processed in various ways to produce thin fibers or very intricate
parts. Plastics can be molded into bottles or the body of a car or be mixed with solvents to
become an adhesive or a paint. Elastomers and some plastics stretch and are very flexible. Other
polymers can be foamed like polystyrene (StyrofoamTM) and urethane, to name just two
examples. Polymers are materials with a seemingly limitless range of characteristics and colors.
Polymers have many inherent properties that can be further enhanced by a wide range of
additives to broaden their uses and applications.
In addressing all the superior attributes of polymers, it is equally important to discuss some of
the difficulties associated with the material. Plastics deteriorate but never decompose completely,
but neither does glass, paper, or aluminum. Plastics make up 9.9 percent of our trash by weight
compared to paper, which constitutes 39 percent. Glass and metals make up 13 percent by
weight. In 1997, Americans produced 217 million tons of trash.

Applications for recycled plastics are growing every day. Plastics can be blended with virgin
plastic (plastic that has not been processed before) to reduce cost without sacrificing properties.
Recycled plastics are used to make polymeric timbers for use in picnic tables, fences, and
outdoor toys, thus saving natural lumber. Plastic from 2-liter bottles is even being spun into fiber
for the production of carpet.
A solution for plastics that are not recycled, especially those that are soiled, such as used
microwave food wrap or diapers, can be a waste-to-energy system (WTE). Incineration of
polymers produces heat energy. The heat energy produced by the burning plastics not only can
be converted to electrical energy but helps burn the wet trash that is present. Paper also produces
heat when burned, but not as much as plastics. On the other hand, glass, aluminum and other
metals do not release any energy when burned.

Polymers affect every day of our life. These materials have so many varied characteristics and
applications that their usefulness can only be measured by our imagination. Polymers are the
materials of past, present, and future