QWL as a determinant of job satisfaction: A study among nurses in Kerala with special reference to Thrissur district

Quality of work life has gained a prominent place in the organization since it acts as an indicator of the human experience in the work place. As a part of this, every organization is required to ensure the quality of work life of their employees and thereby satisfying their jobs. In this paper, an attempt is made to find out the level of quality of work life among the nurses working in major private hospitals in Thrissur district in Kerala, and also to examine the relationship between QWL and job satisfaction among them. The study revealed that nurses are experiencing a moderate level of quality of work life. Moreover the quality of work life and job satisfaction are positively correlated which means quality of work life has a significant influence on job satisfaction of the nurses. Hence the study suggests that the management of hospitals should take adequate steps to increase the work life quality of nurses working in their hospitals.