Demographics as moderators between QWL and OCB: Indian study shows gender and type of organization have impact, but not position
Purpose The purpose was to examine the impact of quality of work life (QWL) on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) of employees. The study also examined the role of three demographic variables -. gender, position and type of organization as moderators of the relationship between QWL 10; and OCB. Design/methodology/approach The study was based on 373 completed questionnaires sent out to employees of large Indian organizations. There were respondents from junior (27.2pc), middle (53.3pc) and senior positions (19.5pc). Most were based in Western, Central and Northern India. The average age of respondents was 42.5 years and 73.3pc were males. Around two thirds were from public organizations and a third worked in the private sector. Findings The study found that quality of work life (QWL) had a positive impact on the organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) of employees. The relationship was modified by gender and the type of organization, but unchanged by the hierarchical position of employees Originality/value The authors say it is the first research in an Indian context to consider how demographic differences affect the relationship between QWL and OCB. The three Indian academic who authored the report also say their results are helpful for practitioners in designing the right kind of QWL environment for their employees.