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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Empirical assessment of factors dictating employee retention in the automotive component manufacturing sector: A case study of auto industries in Chennai
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Dr. Sundarapandiyan Natarajan, Dr. D Visagarmoorthi, R Lakshmikanth, S Krishnaveni, V Vidhya, S Kavya
Abstract
Workforce stability acts as a critical prerequisite for sustaining manufacturing velocity, strict quality controls, and optimal operating margins within the labour-intensive automobile component manufacturing sector. This empirical paper investigates the multi-dimensional organizational and psychological determinants that influence employee retention dynamics at Auto Industries, Chennai. Utilizing a descriptive research framework and cross-sectional data captured via a structured 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, this study surveys workers across shop-floor operations and administrative functions. The empirical findings reveal an absolute positive consensus (100.00%) concerning institutional safety architecture and organizational commitment to workforce training based on a finalized dataset of N = 179 respondents. Mean score analysis confirmed robust satisfaction regarding structured Dojo training systems (M = 4.39) and supervisor support infrastructures (M = 4.32). Crucially, correlation analysis substantiated that perceived long-term organizational viability (r = 0.662) and transparent promotion tracks (r = 0.609) exhibit the strongest direct associations with long-term employee retention. Conversely, the analysis highlights latent vulnerabilities surrounding extrinsic reward recognition (M = 3.90) and active job motivation (M = 3.84). Strategic recommendations focus on deploying structured non-financial appreciation matrices, explicit internal career mapping, and periodic workforce climate testing to mitigate churn risks.
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Pages:239-241
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Dr. Sundarapandiyan Natarajan, Dr. D Visagarmoorthi, R Lakshmikanth, S Krishnaveni, V Vidhya, S Kavya "Empirical assessment of factors dictating employee retention in the automotive component manufacturing sector: A case study of auto industries in Chennai". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 239-241
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