Volume (01) _Issue (05) International Journal of Engineering Technology Research & Management A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF QUALITY OF WORK LIFE OF EMPLOYEES WORKING IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES Khalid Imran* KVA Balaji *Mechanical Engineering Department, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru, India Mechanical Engineering Department, SJ College of Engineering, Mysuru, India ABSTRACT An appreciable Quality of Work Life is known to be the cornerstone for the success of any organization. Here a sincere attempt is made to know the perception of employees about their Quality of Work Life who are working in different manufacturing industries. The procedure involves the establishment of the relationship between the demographic variables and the dimensions or constructs of the Quality of Work Life. The dimension selected for this study is working conditions and the demographic variable chosen is Experience & Designation. In order to show the strength of association between these variables, bivariate analyses and descriptive analyses is carried out. The results of the study show that the Working conditions of the employees are appreciable. Keywords: Quality of Work Life (QWL); Working conditions; Experience & Designation. INTRODUCTION The present age is an era of globalization that accelerates technological advancements and demands for the best of brains. Quality of Work Life (QWL) refers to the favorableness or un-favorableness of a total job environment for the people working in an organization. [1] The Management becomes more concerned with the individual‟s welfare, inter personal relationships and working conditions only when the management gives due importance to QWL programs. By encouraging and adopting QWL programmes excellent working conditions can be ensured for its employees. The very basic objective of implementing QWL techniques is to develop jobs and working conditions that are excellent for employees as well as for the better health of an organization. Thus it refers to the level of satisfaction, motivation, commitment and involvement an individual experiences at the work. [2] QWL programme comprises of open communication, equitable reward systems, a concern for employee‟s job security, satisfying careers and participation in decision making Thus, QWL includes every aspect of a person‟s work which includes working condition, job security, pay and allowances, recognition, appreciation, development, interpersonal relation, etc. and its effect on his/her life outside work. Therefore, it can be said that QWL is concerned with improving life not only at work but also life outside work. Summi Arora (2016) narrated about the conceptualization of QWL, in which the achievement of a higher level of QWL can be attained through adequate working conditions, job security, fair pay, organizational support, opportunities for advancement, good interpersonal relations, work life balance, participation of workers in decision making, safe and healthy work environment and open communication. Stephen (2012), shows the importance of small scale Industrial units to the growth of Indian economy and the importance of people to the organization. The employers should take unswerving and steadfast measures to improve the QWL of employees at the Industrial units. Such measures, for sure will benefit employee, employer and the nation as a whole. Some of the measures which are to be taken due care are, Acceptable and fair compensation, Fringe benefits and welfare measures, Job security, Physical work environment, Work load and job stress. [5] Lau, Wong, Chan and Law (2001) defines Quality of Work Life as a positive working atmosphere that promotes satisfaction by rewarding employees, promoting job security and career development opportunities. Ultimately Quality of Work Life and its relationship with employee health and performance has become a clear objective for many of the human resource policies in modern organizations. [6] 48