IMPACT OF ROLE OVERLOAD AND WORKING HOURS ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN SERVICE INDUSTRY

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Volume 10 Issue 2 2014

Author(s):

Sayma Zia
Assistant Professor, Bahria University Karachi.
sayma.zia@bimcs.edu.pk

Farooq-E-Azam Cheema
Professor, Bahria University Karachi.
dr.cheema@live.com

Naureen Anwar Butt
MBA scholar, Bahria University Karachi.

Abstract The main purpose of this study is to determine the hindrances found in work-life balance among genders in Service Industry. Data is comprised of 250 samples out of which 10 were discarded due to provide wrong information however rest of 240 was used for the analysis out of which 120 are males and the rest 120 are females. To test the reliability of constructs SPSS Software version 21.0 is used and calculated through Cronbach Alpha. Frequency test, Cross-tabulation, Graphical representation, Correlation, and Regression analysis were used for data analysis. Findings show that the organizations used in the study did not give any support to work-life balance ideas. These organizations promote overtime and extended working hour culture. Even male employees are unable to meet their family demands due to late sittings and are found carrying stress-related diseases most commonly headaches. In contrast, female employees were found in better conditions regarding fulfilling their family commitments because they are not pressurized by their employers for late sittings. This study is useful for organizations that if implement flexible hours policy to maintain work and family life. It will be more beneficial to the employees and employers for better results.
Keywords Work-life Balance, Role Overload, Long-working hours, Flexible hours.
Year 2014
Volume 10
Issue 2
Type Short Report
Recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, HEC
Category "Y"
Journal Name IBT Journal of Business Studies
Publisher Name ILMA University
Jel Classification -
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.46745/ilma.jbs.2014.10.02.10
ISSN no (E, Electronic) 2409-6520
ISSN no (P, Print) 2416-8393
Country Pakistan
City Karachi
Institution Type University
Journal Type Open Access
Manuscript Processing Blind Peer Reviewed
Format PDF
Paper Link http://ibtjbs.ilmauniversity.edu.pk/journal/jbs/10.2/10.Impact%20of%20Role%20Overload%20and%20Working%20Hours%20on%20Work-Life%20Balance%20in%20Service%20Industry.pdf
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