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KACHCHH UNIVERSITY
A
Project Study Report
on
Training Undertaken at
AQUAGEL CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.,
VARSANA, GANDHIDHAM (GUJARAT).
Titled
2009-2011
PREFACE
As per the requirement of master of business administration (M.B.A),
students are required to undertake project work in at any organization
having that specified department/function.
Krishna Agravat
M.B.A. Part I
Batch: 2009 – 2011
Student Declaration
I here by declare that the Project Report entitled
degree of
submitted for the award of any other degree, diploma, fellowship or any
Place: Bhuj
Date:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My word cannot express the gratitude and respect that I have for all
the people who are directly or indirectly connected with this research
project. But I am really thankful to each and every person without whom I
would not have been capable of making such project report.
I am very much thankful to Mr. Rajendra chaudhary (HR Manager) and
my Project Guide from Aquagel Chemical Pvt. Ltd. for his kind support and
guidance for preparing this project. I am also very much thankful to Mr.
Bharat Doru (HR Officer) for allowing me to do this project. Nevertheless, I
am very much thankful to Chairman-Standing Committee and the
Councilors of Aquagel Chemical Pvt. Ltd for the cooperation, response and
insight provided to me for the project.
I am thankful to all other department of Aquagel Chemical Pvt. Ltd and
their staff for their feedback, cooperation, support and ever-useful
guidance.
I would also like to thank Mr. Prahlad Charola-Clerk, Mr. Mahesh
Ghedia, Ms. Farzana and other staff of the Office of the Personnel &
(Admin.) for their cooperation and support.
I am also very much thankful to all the respondents for their kind
cooperation and feedback.
Last but not the least; my gratitude is to my parents, family
members for the encouragement and help provided to me throughout.
Thank You
Krishna Agravat
Krishna Agravat (MBA), 2009 – 2011.
K,S.K.V. KACHCHH UNIVERSITY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
Objective
The main objective of the study was to find the cause of increasing
Absenteeism in the organization and find out the solution for it.
Methodology
Analysis
The findings & conclusions of the study are given at the end keeping in
mind the objectives of the study.
Recommendations
The suggestion & recommendations based on the observation are given for
the actions.
COMPANY PROFILE
BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF
Registered Office:
40, G.I.D.C
Chitra, Bhavnagar
Gujarat, India – 364004
Year of Establishment:
Branches:
HISTORY
Introduction:
Aquagel Chemical Pvt. Ltd. Was established on 21st may, 2002 with
collaboration of Hindustan unilever ltd. It is in process of manufacturing
goods only without interference in sales.
Aquagel Chemical Pvt. Ltd. was established with the investment of 105 cr.
of capital and expenditures. It had started its first commercial production
on 17th January, 2003. It is located near Gandhidham in the village called
varsana on national highway 8A.
Aquagel Chemical Pvt. Ltd. Is a 2P unit of Hindustan unilever ltd., which
has its production process of detergents and toilet soaps? It does only the
work of manufacturing and has yearly market, thus sales are zero, and
Hindustan unilever ltd. Does the sales. Thus, this firm has only the target
of achieving the objective of manufacturing.
AQUAGEL
Sulphonation
Toilet
DFA
NSD Soap
Plant
Plant
Plant
FACTORY - TODAY
Utilized capacity:
N.S.D. : 70,000 (TPA) Bar
60,000 (TPA) Powder
T.S.P. : 50,000 (TPA) Pkt soap
D.F.A. : 30,000 (TPA)
Geography of ACPL
POPULATION: 2000
Vision:
Our factory shall strive to become a world class manufacture to
provide total customer satisfaction, by providing all products to set
company standards, in a safe manner at an optimum cost, in a congenial
work environment, establishing itself to be the most significant contributor
to personal wash and home care business growth, by providing leading
edge in innovation and by building a culture of complete ownership
amongst out people.
Mission:
Based on our guiding tents of leaderships team spirit commitment
enterprise and innovation. Aquagel is committed to serve society by
providing quality products and services and is dedicated to long team
growth and will practice highest standards of integrity and are for people.
Size of the units : “Large scale Industries”
From of the organization : “Private limited Company”
PRODUCTS
1) Lifebuoy:
2) Hamam:
It is another family toilet soap, who has gain its Market double
throughout year, its ingredients are in order to get prestige towards
consumers markets. It is an herbal soap helps removing roughness in
body. Volume of Market share has gain aggressive profit significantly
advertising expenses were made on this brand, coupled with product and
packaging up graduations lead to a strong top line growth and gains in the
market share.
3) Lux:
Company’s No.1 super quality brand Lux the common man’s
toilet soap, Maintained its consistent growth record, because Lux have
every times improve quality and change it’s flavors regularly. Lux has
much segmentation these are Lux Almond Delight, Aqua Sparkle,
Energizing honey, Festive Glow, Golden Glow, International Creamy
White, Orchid Touch and Firm uplifting etc.
4) Rexona:
Rexona is another famous toilet shop brand; discover the secret
of Rexona with its nourishing coconut oil and cucumber soap bits. Its
creamy lather gently purifies your skin, leaving it clear and fragrant.
Rexona with cucumber extracts, a natural way for clear flawless skin.
5) Wheel:
6) Rin:
Rin is the one of famous product. It is largest fast moving goods
of the HUL this is company’s fablers brand, it is manufactured in bar and
powder, maintained it’s consistent growth record, gaining significantly in
volumes and value true to its promise of delivering goods value for money
Rin was significantly improved in quality terms specially in determinacy.
These are quality product of Hindustan unilever Limited and
manufactured by Aquagel chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Gandhidham, Kutch,
Gujarat.
ORGANISATION STRUCTURE:
Aquagel Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is manufacturing unit, is producing
goods for the Hindustan Unilever Ltd. an India’s largest fast moving
consumers goods company. The fundamental, Principle determining the
organization structure force speed and flexibility in decision-making and
implementation with empowered Manager’s across the Company’s nation.
Wide operation Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and group companies have about
36,000 employees, including 1350 Managers.
QC - Quality Control
HR - Human Resources
Excise &
Desp
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24-W
DFA Plant - Distilled fatty acid plant
Add.Req
TSP Plant - Toilet shop plant
Organizational Structure
TO
MAN POWER
Managers 04
Officers
Staffs
18
115 4-S
Sub total 137
Workmen 468
TOTAL 605
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Safety Management:
Introduction:
The main aim of safety department is to secure the whole workers
from the uncertainly and risk because in the unit so many workers are
worked on machinery and electronic tools and safety of these workers most
important for the organizations.
For the security of the workers they have some rules within the
organization and also have too many security guards which are care of all
the employees in every department and also on main get of unit.
Management had provide the helped for the security of the workers
when any worker is come in to the factory site then the guard has right to
check there helmet and within the unit the maximum speed of the vehicles
is 20 km per hours.
Safety briefing :
○ Smoking in the factory premises is prohibited.
○ Always walk on the designated pathways.
○ Please follow signs & Instruction.
○ While you are moving on the shop floor be aware of the forklift
movement.
○ On hearing the siren please follow instruction of the host & leave the
plant to
assemble at the emergency assembly point.
○ On hearing the siren please follow instructions of the host & leave the
plant to
Vehicle carrying these materials should not be allowed inside the factory
on Sundays & Holidays vehicle carrying these materials should not to be
inside the factory after 7 pm any working day.
Non routine Hazardous materials: Any Hazardous material other than
mentioned in this list will be communicated as and when necessary
covering all the intimation mentioned above.
SWOT ANALYSIS
• Strength:
○ Flexibility in operations.
○ Strategically located.
○ Fiscal benefits site (HUL point of view)
○ Harmonious Industrial relations.
○ Integrated factory.
○ Willing people.
○ High volume factory.
• Weakness:
○ Low skill of workmen.
○ Low competency of manager & officers.
○ Underexposed employees.
○ High attrition level.
○ High dependence on contract workmen.
○ Dependence on fuel price for captive power generation.
• Opportunity:
○ To make it lowest depot delivered cost.
○ To convert it into a vibrant factory.
○ To friend more volumes.
○ Huge opportunity for low cost automation.
○ Putting right people at right job.
○ To build safe culture from scratch.
○ Refinement of quality culture.
○ Development of second line management.
• Threats:
○ People’s perception of future of the factory.
○ No competent second line management.
○ Hindrance in operations because of manpower shortage.
○ High fuel price.
○ 5 earthquake zone area.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design:
The present study is exploratory in nature and adopts the survey method.
A structured non-disguised questionnaire was used to collect information.
Efforts were also taken to collect all the published information through
available reference materials, because the major emphasis here is on
discovery new ideas and insights.
Sampling frame:
Sampling frame includes –
Stockholders of ACPL (Chairman and Councilor)
Top level management (City engineer, Chief auditor, Chief accountant etc.)
Head of Departments (Technical, Legal, Computers, etc.)
Middle level employees (Dy ex. Engineers, Assistant Engineers etc.)
Lower middle level employee (Surveyors, Clerks, etc.)
Lower level employee (Laborers )
Element the individual respondent
Sampling Design:
In this sample survey, convenience sampling method is used for the study.
As the timing of the coincided with the quarter ending of the company,
majority of officers and executives were very busy.
Time given to me is very short, so I have to complete this very fast.
I did get appointment quickly of concern officer.
And obviously money was a crucial factor for me.
The survey is not completely free from the biasness of the respondents
Managerial function:
1. Planning
2. Organizing
3. Directing
4. Controlling
5. Staffing
Operative function:
1. Procurement
2. Development
3. Compensation
4. Integration
5. Maintenance
6. Record and Research
Absenteeism
Definition:
Absenteeism refers to the failure on the part of employees to reports to
work though they are scheduled to work.
In other words, unauthorized absences constitute absenteeism.
Absenteeism is the failure of the worker to report for work when he is
scheduled to work when he is scheduled to work absence is staying away
from work whether authorized or unauthorized whereas absenteeism is
unauthorized absence it is a major human problem it results in dislocation
of work, increase in labour cost reduction in productivity and increase in
indiscipline.
Factors:
The main Factors of absenteeism are:
✔ Personal factors:
○ Age
○ Experience
○ Dependents
○ Income
✔ Job factors:
○ Job dissatisfaction
○ Poor working conditions
○ Tight supervision
○ High accident rate
✔ Environmental factors:
DISADVANTAGES OF ABSENTEEISM:
○ Production decrease
○ Quality production decreases
○ Increased cost of production
○ Reduced number of manpower
○ Overload on other personals
○ Decreased in speed of production
Types of Absenteeism:
There are commonly two types of absenteeism;
Five types of habitual absenteeism, categorized on the basis of their
behavior
✔ Chronic Absenteeism
✔ Worker-Habitual Absenteeism
OBJECTIVES
Introduction:
The purpose of research is to discover answers to questions
through the application of scientific procedures. The main aim of research is
to find out the truth which is hidden and which has not been discovered as
yet. Though each study has its own specific purpose, it may be exploratory
research.
Through this report I m conveying more or less the exploratory research on
Aquagel Chemical Pvt. Ltd.
Main Objective:
FINDINGS
Workmen are more over satisfied with the organization .But there are
constraints which may be the cause of Absenteeism.
1. Most of the workmen are happy with their work tenure in ACPL,
Gandhidham.
2. Work environment is adjustable for workmen.
3. Safety facility is ample in ACPL, Gandhidham.
4. Only some workmen are satisfied with the leave facility.
5. Most of the workmen think that their complains are not considered by
the
Organization.
6. Most of the workmen are guilty conscious when they are absent on their
work
7. Most of the workmen don’t consider their work as a burden.
8. Most of the workmen face problem because of transportation access
9. Most of the workmen are not physically fit it seems
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10. Most of the workmen are satisfied given about his wages, bonus,
incentive.
11. Some of the workmen are not satisfied given about reward and
motivation.
12. ACPL is good platform for workmen.
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPENDIX
(QUESTIONNAIRE)
Questionnaires
Factors for Absenteeism in Aquagel
Designation: _____________________
Age: ____ Contact No.: _________________
Year with Aquagel: __________
Yes NO
Yes NO
Yes NO
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4. I get leave when I apply.
Yes NO
Yes NO
Yes NO
Yes NO
Yes NO
Yes NO
Yes NO
11. Bonus, incentives, wages and other facilities are provided here
Yes NO
Yes NO
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books:
and cases, 4th ed., New Delhi, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Limited., 2005.
✔ Goss, David. Human Resource Management: The Basics, 1st ed.,
Websites:
✔ Www. Aquagel.hill-3p@unilever.com
✔ Www. contact@madhusilica.com
GLOSSARY