A Comparative Study of QWL among University Teachers

Abstract

Purpose-It is utmost important to retain competent employees for the success of every organization. Mere use of money, technology and infrastructure could not bring success to an organization unless and until its employees are satisfied. For employee satisfaction, employees must be self motivated. Thus objective of this study is to analyze what factors affect quality of work life of faculty members working in public and private sector universities in Punjab. Design/ Methodology-Data were collected from total six universities of Punjab state of India (Three Government and Three Private Universities). Faculty members teaching in different universities were the sampling unit for present study. Faculty members were asked to fill questionnaire. Findings-As far as comparative study is concerned; factors which motivates to both sector's employees to work efficiently are salary & rewards, better leave plans, reasonable working hours and opportunities for promotion. There are few factors, which create aversion among employees both sectors are; too much workload, conduct of top management, long travelling hours and internal politics. Originality-Although vast literature exists about quality of work life in different sectors but, yet, hardly very few studies have been conducted in India to investigate QWL in higher education sector particularly in Punjab. Present study adds to the literature by scour into this aspect in Indian higher education sector.