Quality of Work Life

Quality of Work life improvements are defined as any activity which takes place at every level of an organization which seeks greater organization effectiveness through enhancement of human dignity and growth. A process through which the stakeholders in the organization - management , unions and employees , learn how to work together better To determine for them what actions , changes and improvements are desirable and workable in order to achieve twin and simultaneous goal of an improved Quality of working life at work

HOW TO MEASURE QWL ?

JOB INVOLVEMENT: JOB SATISFACTION SENSE OF COMPETENCE JOB PERFORMANCE JOB ENRICHMENT PRODUCTIVITY:

Dimensions of QWL
ADEQUATE & FAIR COMPENSATION: SAFE & HEALTHY WORKING CONDITIONS OPPORTUNITY TO USE & DEVELOP HUMAN CAPACITIES : OPPORTUNITY FOR CARRER GROWTH : SOCIAL INTEGRATION IN WORKFORCE: WORK & PERSONAL LIFE:

Results of QWL
Positive results of QWL have been supported by a number of previous studies, including reduced absenteeism, lower turnover, and improved job satisfaction. Not only does QWL contribute to a company's ability to recruit quality people, but also it enhances a company's competitiveness.

Principles
The Principle of security : The Principle of Equity : The Principle of Individualism: The Principle of Democracy

TECHNIQUES / STRATIGIES FOR IMPROVING QWL : JOB REDESIGN & ENRICHMENT: CAREER DEVELOPMENT : SELF MANAGED / AUTONOMOUS WORK TEAMS FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT JOB SECURITY ADMINISTRATIVE OR ORGANISATIONAL JUSTICE :

CONCLUSION
QWL is fundamentally a philosophy or approach that can permeate many different activities in workplace. Job enlargement and job involvement instead of highly specialized job assignments are frequently described as QWL programmes.QWL exercises a significant influence on productivity of the employees. Research has established that good QWL leads to physically and psychologically healthier employees with positive feelings