Sustainable HR Practices and Employee Satisfaction in the Banking Sector: A Goal-Setting Perspective
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66635/k1kdv208Keywords:
Employee Job Satisfaction, Goal-Setting Theory, Banking Sector Employees, Workforce Motivation , Organizational Performance, Employee Engagement, HR Practices and Productivity, Workplace SustainabilityAbstract
In the contemporary banking environment, organisations are increasingly adopting goal-oriented human resource management practices to enhance employee motivation, productivity, and organisational sustainability. This study examines the impact of Goal Setting Theory-based HR practices on employee job satisfaction in private sector banks located in Thane District, India. The research evaluates the relationship between goal-setting practices, work environment, monetary and non-monetary benefits, and overall employee satisfaction within the banking sector.
The study adopts a descriptive and analytical research design using both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 858 employees working in selected private sector banks. Statistical tools including percentage analysis, mean analysis, and linear regression were used to analyse the data and test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that goal-oriented HR practices significantly influence employee satisfaction, work environment, monetary benefits, and non-monetary motivational factors. Regression analysis indicates that Goal Setting Theory significantly predicts job satisfaction (R² = 0.21, p < .001), work environment (R² = 0.39, p < .001), and employee motivational outcomes across banking institutions.
The study further demonstrates that participative goal-setting, clear performance expectations, constructive feedback mechanisms, and supportive team environments contribute positively to employee motivation and organisational commitment. The findings highlight the importance of sustainable HR practices in improving employee retention, workforce engagement, and organisational effectiveness within target-driven service industries such as banking.
The paper contributes to the literature on sustainable human resource management and organisational behaviour by integrating Goal Setting Theory with employee satisfaction research in the Indian banking sector. The study offers practical implications for HR managers, organisational leaders, and banking institutions seeking to strengthen workforce productivity, employee well-being, and long-term organisational sustainability through goal-oriented management practices.
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