Comparative Analysis of Job Satisfaction among Female Bank officers of Bank of Baroda and State Bank of India in Bhopal

Abstract

This paper explores the perception of job satisfaction among female bank officers employed in the two Public Sector Banks specifically the State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BOB) in Bhopal City. The study aims to measure the level of job satisfaction among female bankers and recognize the essential factors contributing to their job satisfaction. The study emphasizes understanding female officers' exclusive requirements and challenges in the banking sector. To attain these objectives, data were collected from 120 female bank officers working in two Public Sector Banks, BOB, and SBI, in Bhopal City through a standardized questionnaire. The survey questionnaire includes items to assess various aspects of job satisfaction; Questions consider delight in the areas of recognition for the duties performed, Close with the people at work, Pride towards the organization, pay, job security, Management Concern, Impact of the healthy job, Skill utilization, Superior subordinate relationship. Quantitative data was organized and analysed using SPSS version 29.0. The study's findings identify the key factors that significantly influence the job satisfaction of female officers and reveal the level of satisfaction among them. The results provide valuable insights for bank management to improve job satisfaction and create favourable work conditions for female bank officers to promote gender equality.