Department of Economics, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Deemed University, Gandhigram, Dindugul, (Tamil Nadu)
Quality of Work Life (QWL) has received increased attention internationally and nationally. Its scope is much broader than Labour Legislation in India. In this context, studies on Quality of Work Life in India assume greater significance. Keeping this in view, this article makes an attempt to examine the Quality of Work Life in a garments unit in Tirupur. The data relevant to the study were collected from 100 respondents working in the sample unit through administering interview schedule. The study reveals that the organization is doing well in certain aspects of Quality of Work Life viz., convenient working hours, health and safety measures, facilities provided, productive work environment, pay, recognition, job security, good treatment and balancing work life and personal life. The organization seems to be weak in respect of succession planning, relationship with superiors and peers, team work and working conditions. Based on the findings the paper has suggested measures to improve Quality of Work Life in the organization studied.
