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An Analysis of Quality of Work Life (QWL) and Career- Related Variables

Arafat Al-Dhaqm1, LooSee Beh, Jegak Uli and Khairuddin Idris
  • 1 Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing, University Technology Malaysia, Yemen

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the level and relationship between qualities of work life (QWL) with career-related variables. The sample consists of 475 executives from the electrical and electronics industry in the free trade zones in Malaysia for both the multinational corporations (MNCs) and the small-medium industries (SMIs). The selection of respondents using stratified random sampling technique involves a complete list of industrial firms registered with Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA). Construct validity and discriminant validity were conducted on the instruments. Three exogenous variables were studied. The result indicates that the three exogenous variables are significant: career satisfaction, career achievement and career balance with 63% of the variance in QWL. The respondents appeared to be satisfied in respect to the level of QWL (49.5%), career achievement (70.3%), career satisfaction (63.8%), but less so for career balance (36.6%). These findings contribute to an understanding of ways by top management in attempts to attain a career fit between the needs of the employees and the needs of the organization. The role QWL plays in organizations is an understudied issue. The present study opens an avenue for more studies in this direction.

American Journal of Applied Sciences
Volume 3 No. 12, 2006, 2151-2159

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2006.2151.2159

Submitted On: 9 October 2006 Published On: 31 December 2006

How to Cite: Al-Dhaqm, A., Beh, L., Uli, J. & Idris, K. (2006). An Analysis of Quality of Work Life (QWL) and Career- Related Variables. American Journal of Applied Sciences, 3(12), 2151-2159. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2006.2151.2159

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Keywords

  • Quality of work life (QWL)
  • career-related variables