Antecedents of Employee Engagement among MSME Employees in Madurai District: An Empirical Investigation

Abstract

Employee engagement plays a vital role in improving employee productivity, organizational commitment, and business performance. The present study examines the antecedents of employee engagement among employees working in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Madurai District. Specifically, the study focuses on five major variables: organizational commitment, procedural justice, job characteristics, organizational engagement, and perceived supervisor support. A descriptive research design with a cross-sectional approach is adopted. Primary data are collected from 160 respondents using a structured questionnaire and stratified sampling technique. Appropriate statistical tools, including frequency distribution, percentage analysis and exploratory factor analysis are considered for data analysis. The study aims to provide insights into the factors influencing employee engagement and help MSME management develop effective human resource practices to strengthen employee involvement and organizational effectiveness.