Scientists' Expectations from their Job

Abstract

The paper ascertains aspects, which are regarded as important by Indian scientists in their jobs. The sample was drawn from scientists in a government funded research laboratory who attended a Workshop on Quality Of Work Life during December 2000. Factor analysis with Vari-Max rotation revealed five factors important for Indian scientists. These are: comfort,

challenge, pay, relation with co-workers, and resources. Except for the factors - challenge and relations with co-workers, the satisfaction level on other factors, was found to be average. It was also found that scientists who have started their career in the laboratory itself are less satisfied with their jobs, compared to those who came from other organizations.