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Journal for Studies in Management and Planning

Available at

http://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/JSMaP/

ISSN: 2395-0463

Volume 04 Issue 02

February 2018

Available online: http://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/JSMaP/ P a g e | 91

A Study on factors affecting Quality of work life

(With reference to IT/ITES sector, Bangalore city)

by

Dr.S.Sekar, M.Com.,MBA., MPhil.,PGDCA., PhD, FormerPrincipal,Urumu Dhanalakshmi

College,Tiruchirappalli,Tamilnadu

Mrs. Maria Priya. P, B.E., MBA., (PhD), Asst.Prof, St.Francis de sales College, Bengaluru,

Karnataka

Abstract

Quality of work life indicates a proper balance both in work and personal life which also

ensures organizational productivity and employee’s job satisfaction. This research paper provides

insights on improving standards of employee’s current performance and also suggests ways to build

strong skills for overall organizational development. Generally speaking, there are eight skills that

employers want you to have, no matter what industry you're working in: Communication,

Teamwork, Problem solving ability, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organizing, Self- management, Learning and Technology.Quality of Work Life refers to the level of satisfaction,

motivation, involvement and commitment individual understands with respect to their lives at work.

Striking a balance between these two is a genuine challenge so that skill obsolescence and job

dissatisfaction are tackled professionally and most importantly the employee stays satisfied within

the organization and contributes in a superior way towards Organizational development.Companies

interested in enhancing employees Quality of Work Life generally tries to implant in employees the

feelings of security, equity, pride, internal democracy, ownership, autonomy, responsibility and

flexibility. They try to treat employees in a fair and supportive manner, open communication

channels at all levels, offer employees opportunities to participate in decisions affecting them and

empower them to carry on with their assignments. This research initiative also focuses on

opportunities that drive employees to prominent deciding factors in shaping the organization to

greater heights.