scholarly journals The relationship between the quality of working life and critical thinking of nurses in Milad Hospital of Isfahan, Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
Zahra Fallah Nezhad ◽  
Marzieh Ziaeirad ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 691-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Toulabi ◽  
Maryam Raoufi ◽  
Yasan Allahpourashraf

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisbet Alfonso ◽  
Franck Zenasni ◽  
Sabina Hodzic ◽  
Pilar Ripoll

Organizational citizenship behaviors are not directly rewarded by organizations. However, they seem to contribute to excellent performance at work. The aim of this study is to test quality of working life’s (QoWL) mediating role in the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB). 203 French adults working regularly in teams completed validated self-report measures corresponding to each construct. The collected data showed that in the studied sample, a high quality of working life was associated with Sportsmanship behaviors. However, mediation was not observed for the other OCB subscales: Altruism, Helping, or Civic virtues. These behaviors tend to occur in individuals with high emotional intelligence scores, unrelated to their quality of working life. Theoretical background, practical implications, and limitations of the study are discussed.


2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Raba’ah Hamzah ◽  
Siti Nur Syuhada Musa ◽  
Zulaiha Muda ◽  
Maimunah Ismail

Purpose This study aims at investigating the relationship between the quality of working life and career engagement of cancer survivors and the mediating role of the effect of disease and treatment. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 cancer survivors in Malaysia. The participants, aged between 18 and 40, were Malaysian citizens undergoing follow-up sessions at the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital and the National Cancer Institute of Malaysia. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and regression analysis that implemented Baron and Kenny’s method for mediation were used for analyses. Findings The effect of treatment and disease was found to significantly mediate the relationship between quality of work-life and career engagement of cancer survivors. Research limitations/implications The instrument for this study was a self-reported questionnaire, with participants responding to specific items on a five-point Likert scale under the supervision of the researchers. As results from the survey were subjective in nature, the bias in the participants could not be eliminated completely. This study was also limited to the two main parameters, namely, quality of working life and career engagement and a mediator, namely, effects of the disease and treatment. Moreover, as the survey was conducted in only two hospitals in the Klang Valley area, the results cannot be generalized to other cancer survivors in other regions of Malaysia. Practical implications The results of this study indicated that the mediating role of the effects of disease and treatment on the relationship of the quality of working life subscales with career engagement. Practical implications, cancer survivor consciousness of the effects of disease and treatment is very important and should be addressed and could be notable to improve the quality of working life. Originality/value This study gives valuable insight to managers and practitioners by investigating the relationship between the quality of working life and career engagement and mediates by the effects of disease and treatment. The findings highlight the challenges cancer survivors face on their return to working life. The findings also highlight the need for management to take steps to help cancer survivors cope with career engagement for better work performance.


2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Sahar Foroughinia ◽  
Hamid Nomani ◽  
Alireza Zangeneh ◽  
Arash Ziapour

Workplace stress affects employees’ mental health, causing severe damage to their job functions and safety. Moreover, the quality of working life is among factors that play prominent roles in the workplace. The present experimental study aimed to investigate the relationship between the quality of working life and mental health of the administrative staff of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, in 2016. In this descriptive and correlational study conducted on the administrative staff of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 2016, the sample size was calculated through Kerjcie and Morgan sample size table (n=267), and the samples were selected by simple random sampling. For data collection, a demographic information questionnaire, the Walton’s quality of working life questionnaire and the Goldberg’s general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) were used. In addition, to analyze the collected data, the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple stepwise regressions were utilized with the help of SPSS 23 software. The mean score of quality of working life was 3.40 out of 5.0, and that of mental health was 2.98 out of 4.0. There was a significant positive correlation between quality of work life and mental health (p<0.001, r=0.305). Of the dimensions of quality of working life, fair and adequate remunerations and safe and sanitary working environments had the most effects or could predict mental health to the greatest degrees, respectively. The results of the present demonstrated that fair remunerations, not necessarily financial pays, and safe and sanitary working environments influenced the employees’ mental health. So, it is recommended that managerial support, improved supervision, provision of training programs and improving the physical conditions of the workplace be placed top of the agenda towards this objective.


2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiia Annika Wahlberg ◽  
Nelson Ramalho ◽  
Ana Brochado

Purpose Hostels’ competitiveness relies heavily on unique and genuine service and, thus, counts on employees actively creating a social, welcoming environment and, at the same time, caring about – and being loyal to – their hostel. This paper aims to investigate whether retaining employees who care about their hostel and refrain from destructive behaviours implies that these workers need to have a better quality of working life, as well as whether work engagement mediates this relationship. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted with 98 employees from 40 hostels in Lisbon. An analysis of the survey data was performed to test the research hypotheses. The model was estimated by means of partial least squares structural equation modelling. Findings The results reveal that quality of working life has a strong negative impact on employees’ exit behaviours and a positive effect on their loyalty. In addition, work engagement was found to mediate fully the relationship between quality of working life and both employee voice and neglect, as well as partially mediating exit intentions. Originality/value This study extended prior research in two ways. First, most theoretical and empirical studies in the hospitality and tourism industry have focused on hotels, so this research targeted a new context (i.e. hostels). Second, this study offers a clear indication of the relationship between employees’ quality of working life, work engagement and behaviours, thus offering valuable insights for management and hostel staff.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Sirous Jahedi ◽  
Ali Pouladi Reyshahri

<p>The present study was conducted with the aim of representing the relationship between quality of work and work attachment of employees in Chamran hospital in Saveh in 2015. The research was practical in terms of objective and descriptive-correlational in terms of data collection. The population consisted of 300 employees of Chamran hospital in Saveh among whom 169 individuals were chosen as a sample size using simple random sampling method and Morgan table. Data collection was carried out through standard questionnaire. Analysis of the obtained data was performed using SPSS 21 software in two parts of descriptive and inferential (Regression and Pearson Correlation). The results indicated that there is a significant and positive relationship between quality of working life and its dimensions including fair payment, safe and healthy working environment, providing opportunities for continuous growth and security, legalism, social solidarity and cohesion, and development of human capabilities with job involvement of employees in Chamran hospital in Saveh.</p>


Author(s):  
Rozaini Rosli ◽  
Norailis Ab. Wahab

At present many companies around the world are struggling to meet the challenges presented by the organization’s global trends. The workforce has been continuously reminded of the competitiveness and increasing productivity in ensuring better working life. Not forgetting to balance the routines, job satisfaction needs also to be deliberated in any organization. In the current business scenario, the workforce in Malaysia has often been called to acquire core competencies and maintain their competitiveness in a liberalized and globalized market. Further, with the implementation of various policies pertinent to employment including the retirement age and minimum wages, the workplace is no more a pleasant place. Workers need to be more innovative, creative and talented to sustain employment. For such reasons, this paper attempts to examine the relationship between organizational support and job satisfaction in the insurance industry. The results showed that satisfaction with the job (M = 3.68); successful people, directed or influenced by its own commitment to achieve organizational goals (M = 3.55); know and understand the policies and processes to do their job better (M = 3.54). This result is important in that it clearly shows that the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational support are intertwined and closely related to organization performance. This paper proposed a practical model that helps management or decision-makers to highlight the most influential factors that influence the quality of employees’ working life in their organizations.   Keywords: Job satisfaction, quality of working life, insurance industry.


2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 10-20
Author(s):  
Xhavit Islami ◽  
Vjosa Islami

Purpose – to identify the relationship between performance appraisal and quality of working life. Explicitly, investigate the effects of firms’ performance appraisal on quality of working life (QWL). Design/Method/Approach. The study is based on the three businesses data operating in the Republic of Kosovo with ninety-seven (n=97) individual respondents (employees). The study’s questionnaires of the study were prepared, the responses obtained, the econometric model was constructed to empirically test this relationship, and the questionnaires data were processed by the IBM SPSS v.25.0 program as a tool to provide the statistic findings. Results and proposals are brought forward by the matched t-test, independent t-test sample, ANOVA, and regression, which were applied for testing hypotheses. Findings. Econometric results suggested that applying performance appraisal in the correct way and for appropriate goals, improves job satisfaction, employees’ satisfaction, motivation to employees, and as a result the quality of working life. Theoretical implications. The theoretical significance of this study is the increases of opinion and the change of judgment for the effects of performance appraisal on quality of working life. Practical implications. The practical benefit of this study is that it can provide a guideline for managers to apply performance appraisal in the correct manner to increase the quality of working life, and as a result to improve their organization’s performance. Originality/Value. The importance of quality of working life has been recognized. It is the first paper that examines the relationship between performance appraisal and quality of working life and finds out their interactions using quantitative methods. Research limitations/Future research. Predictions for further research are to analyze the relation of performance appraisal parameters and QWL, adding other variables that mediate or moderate the relation of these two variables.   Paper type – empirical.


2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (59) ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Francisco Gerardo Barroso Tanoira ◽  
Raúl Alberto Santos Valencia ◽  
Jorge Iván Ávila Ortega

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Identificar las causas por las que la implementación de esfuerzos de RSU no son eficaces en universidades públicas, así como proponer estrategias para lograr un comportamiento socialmente responsable en dichas instituciones. Material ymétodo: El estudio consistió en dos fases; en la primera, tomó parte quien dirige la Facultad de la universidad participante; y en la segunda, participaron alumnos y administrativos de la misma. A nivel Dirección, se administró una guía de entrevista, al igual que para los administrativos, pero para los alumnos se utilizó un cuestionario ya validado. Se usaron criterios para interpretar la frecuencia de mención de las respuestas cualitativas, así como escalas para las cuantitativas. Resultados: Elmayor puntaje promedio corresponde a calidad de vida laboral, seguida por la relación con losusuarios, cuidado y preservación delmedio ambiente y la relación con la comunidad. Desde la percepción del alumno, la institución se preocupamás por mejorar la calidad de vida de su personal y la relación con los usuarios, pero falta involucrarse en acciones efectivas de cuidado almedio ambiente y quemejoren la relación y vinculación con la comunidad. Conclusiones: Los factores para implementar exitosamente la RSU, son el compromiso y participación del personal de la institución, las acciones conjuntas con otras instituciones, énfasis en el cuidado ambiental, participación de la institución en actividades sociales, procurar la satisfacción de los usuarios de la Institución, apreciar la importancia de la institución para el desarrollo, así comomantener ymejorar las relaciones con el gobierno. Sin embargo, también deben considerarse la habilidad para negociar de las autoridades con los profesores, sindicato y alumnos, así como promover los valores, visión y misión de la institución. ABSTRACT: Objective: Identify the reasons why the efforts on implementing university social responsibility (USR) in public universities have not been effective, as well as propose strategies to achieve a socially responsible behavior in such institutions. Material and method: The study consisted on two stages; in the first one, the Faculty Director participated; and in the second one, the participants were students and administrative workers. An interview guide was administered to the Director and the administrative workers, and an already validated questionnaire was applied to the students. Criteria for interpreting the frequency of qualitative responseswere used, as well as scales for quantitative ones. Results: The highest average score corresponds to quality of working life, followed by the relationship with users, care and preservation of the environment and the relationship with the community. From the perception of the students, the institution is more concerned about improving the quality of life of its employees and the relationship with users, but lacks involving in effectiveactionsincaringfor theenvironment as well as the improvement of the relationship and community linkage. Conclusions: The factors to implement successfully the USR are commitment and participation of the staff of the institution; the joint actions with other institutions; the emphasis on the environmental care; the participation of the institution in social activities; the satisfaction of the institution users, the fact of appreciating the importance of the institution for the development, aswell as keeping and improving the relationships with the government. However, it is also necessary to consider the ability of the authorities to negotiate with the professors, union and students, as well as to promote the institutional values, vision andmission.


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