Chapter - 2 Review of Literature CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE 2.1 INTRODUCTION Review of related literature is an important step in undertaking research. It helps in clarifying and defining the problem‚ stating objectives‚ formulating hypotheses‚ selecting appropriate design and methodology of research as well as interpreting the results in the light of the research work already undertaken. In this chapter‚ an endeavour has been made to provide an overview of various aspects of
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lA Study into Work Life balance of the Employees at “XYZ Private Limited” | | | By G.P. Kariyawasam | | 1.0. Introduction Mobile telecommunication industry is one of the most competitive industries in Sri Lanka at present. XYZ Ltd who has been the first ever mobile telecommunication license obtainer of Sri Lanka who has started its operations in year 1987 became a long journey with major differentiations for past period of time. Eventually competing with another
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Abstract Work life balance is an important issue that has been engaging the attention of research scholars‚ theoreticians‚ and practicing professionals alike. The increase in the number of dual-working couples and the ascendance of women to higher positions‚ and to professions traditionally regarded as male bastions‚ are two important factors that have contributed to increasing work life imbalance. Several studies have shown that work life balance has a direct bearing on organizational performance
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International literature review on the business case for work-life balance I Executive Summary This literature review reviews the international and New Zealand literature on the business case for adopting work-life balance policies. The business case is established by weighing up the costs and benefits of introducing work-life balance policies and determining if the net impact is positive. In New Zealand‚ the EEO Trust’s Work & Life Awards highlight a number of strong case studies for the
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ISSN: 2319 – 7285 G.J. C.M.P.‚ Vol. 2(3) 2013:84-91 WORK- LIFE BALANCE: A LITERATURE REVIEW Satinder Singh Chief Engineer (Drilling) Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)‚ Cementing Services‚ Ahmedabad Asset‚ Ahmedabad & Pursuing PhD (Management)‚ Gujarat University‚ Ahmedabad Abstract The literature review on Work-life Balance has been framed up in view of its gained popularity with the major aim to have prosperity of society and the realization of fulfilling lives for its
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stress and work-family conflict Raja Abdul Ghafoor Khan (Corresponding Author) MS Scholar‚ University of Lahore‚ Islamabad‚ Pakistan E-mail: ghafoor724@gmail.com Furqan Ahmad Khan MS Scholar‚ University of Lahore‚ Islamabad‚ Pakistan E-mail: fani_1987@hotmail.com Dr. Muhammad Aslam Khan Associate Professor‚ Preston University‚ Islamabad Pakistan E-mail: aslamnuml@yahoo.com Mohsin Shakeel MS Scholar‚ University of Lahore‚ Islamabad‚ Pakistan E-mail: mohsen.shakeel@gmail.com ABSTRACT Stress‚ work-family
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The effective management of employees’ work-life balance requires organisations to recognise and account for the array of non-work roles that impact their working-lives. Despite the literary attention given to the ‘work-life balance’ in recent years‚ however‚ contemporary authors still note the concept’s inadequacy both in terms of its definition and administration. In order to explore the boundaries of contemporary ‘work-life balance’‚ this paper adopts an Organisational Role Theory (ORT) perspective
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Bell‚ Rajendran & Theiler: Job stress‚ wellbeing and work-life balance of academics. 25 Job Stress‚ Wellbeing‚ Work-Life Balance and Work-Life Conflict Among Australian Academics Amanda S. Bell (amanda.bell@monash.edu) Faculty of Education‚ Monash University‚ Building 6‚ Clayton Campus‚ Wellington Road‚ Clayton 3168‚ Australia Diana Rajendran (drajendran@swin.edu.au) Faculty of Higher Education‚ Swinburne University of Technology‚ Melba Avenue‚ Lilydale 3140‚ Australia Stephen Theiler
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Work/Life Balance – Challenges and Solutions: In a society filled with conflicting responsibilities and commitments‚ work/life balance has become a predominant issue in the workplace. Three major factors contribute to the interest in‚ and the importance of‚ serious consideration of work/life balance: 1) global competition; 2) renewed interest in personal lives/family values; and 3) an aging workforce. Research suggests that forward-thinking human resource professionals seeking innovative ways to
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Importance of Work-Life Balance in a Diverse Workforce The use of diversity programs has become the rising standard among professional businesses. Through the use of these programs‚ employers not only abide by legal requirements of local‚ state‚ and federal laws‚ but also help to increase their consumer base‚ workforce efficiency and effectiveness‚ and reduce employee turnover. One of the major components of successfully leveraging diversity is through the right work-life balance. This requires
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