The Quality of Work Life in Egypt

Tarek A. El Badawy, Enas Shiha, Mariam M. Magdy

Abstract


This study investigates the meaning of quality of work life and what are the common dimensions of quality of work life in Egypt. Employees are the most important asset in any organization. Researchers defined quality of work life as a multidimensional concept companies adopt in order to provide better working conditions for employees to make them more satisfied and comfortable in the organization. A questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 100 employees in order to highlight the most important dimensions of quality of work life. The research was exploratory in nature. Results showed that compensation, job security and personal growth and opportunity to learn new things are the most important dimensions of quality of work life In Egypt. Further findings and implications are provided.


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