QUALITY OF WORK LIFE

QWL
QWL is the level at which the members of

an org. can satisfy their personal requirements through their experience in the org. Its main obj. is to focus on creating a good working environment as a result of which employees work together in a cooperative way and contribute their best in achieving the organizational goals.

Requirements of workers :
Fair & reasonable Pay
Safer Environment Employee Benefits Job Security Job satisfaction Empowerment Career Opportunities

Approaches to Improve Q W L
Flexibility in Work Schedules Freedom in forming Workgroup

Opportunity for Growth

Participation of Employees Implementing Suggestion Systems

Quality Circles
is a group of employees that meet regularly to solve problems affecting its work area.

Assignment
Historical Background
Objectives Advantages Limitations

Morale
Acc. to Haimann,

. is a state of mind and emotions affecting the attitude and willingness to work, which in turn , affect individual and organizational objectives.

Effects of Low Morale

High rate of Absenteeism
Tardiness High Labor Turnover Strikes & Sabotage Wastage & Spoilage