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The present study was conducted to examine the work culture of a
government organisation and its impact on the mental health of employees.
Few untoward incidents of self destructive behaviour were reported in this
organisation in the recent past. Sample of the study comprised 100
employees in the age range of 24 to 50 years involved in various research
programs related with design and development. A customised questionnaire
containing 40 items pertaining to both mental health depression and
hopelessness and organisational climate; an open-ended questionnaire
comprising 12 questions pertaining exclusively to work-culture; and, 4
TAT cards were used. Group interviews were also held with 50 employees.
Quantitative analyses revealed that a majority of employees experienced
positive life events, enjoyed cordial interpersonal relationship but reported
that senior officers did not promote learning of new skills and were not
concerned about the welfare of employees at the personal or family front.
Content analysis of TAT stories revealed achievement as the major need
of employees which was overpowered by need for abasement and autonomy.
Displacement and projection were the major defences employed. General
mood was that of helplessness and dejection. Interventions have been
proposed for improving the work culture and consequent mental health of
employees.