Quality of work life –a literature review Bora Balaram, Assistant Professor, Das Soumendra, Assistant Professor, Murthy D. Vishnu, Professor Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, Department of Management Studies, Tekkali-532201, Srikakulam District, (A.P.) Online published on 15 March, 2016. Abstract In this mechanical life, workmen reach house after completion of their hectic job with highest stress. Human being cannot be compared with machines. They have their own impulses, instincts, emotions. Employer should design a job which suits the needs of workmen not the technology. By using Quality of Work Life (QWL) worker's potential can be used to maximum extent. It ensures greater participation and involvement of workers, makes work easier and improves quality and efficiency. For our study purpose, only secondary data is used which is sourced from different journals and books. In discussing the Literature Review of Quality of Work Life, this paper has been divided into four parts. In the first part introduction of QWL, second part Review of Literature of QWL. In the third part Components of QWL, it summarizes different requisite components for QWL, industries observed and contributions of different researchers. It is observed that Researchers differ in their views on the core constituents of Quality of Working Life. Top Keywords Job satisfaction, Quality of work life, Work environment, Work-life balance. Top |