The Relationship Between Work and Family Life
The Relationship between Work and Family Life
Table of Contents
Abstract 2
Introduction 2
Objectives of the Study 3
Review of Literature 3 Work Life Balance 4 Topics Targets of Research 4
Methodology 5
Findings and Discussions 7 Number of Children 7 Response Level to Statements of Section B 8 Preferences on Methods 9 Availability of the Methods 9 Factors that Hinders Balancing the Work and Family Commitments 10
Conclusion 11
Recommendations 12
References 13
Appendix A -- Questionnaire 14
List of Figures
Figure 1 – Number of Children 7
Figure 2 – Response Level to Statements of Section B 8
Figure 3 – Preference on Methods 9
Figure 4 – Level of Availability of the Methods 10
Figure 5 – Factors that Hinders the Work & Family Commitements 11
List of Tables
Table 1 – Demographics of Sample 7
Abstract
This study attempts to investigate the relationship between the work and family lives. The research data was collected from 45 IT professionals working in a reputed software development firm based in Colombo. The company, having a flat organizational structure, has about a total of 125 employees working at a stretch to meet tight deadlines. The findings of the study reveals the level of awareness, the fact that the employees do experience an imbalance between their work and family lives, the factors which leads to the above issue and the methods which could be used to overcome the situation. Based on the findings several recommendations are discussed at the end of the report.
Introduction
Today we live in a world where everything is happening and changing at a rapid phase. Our ‘wants’ have become so complicated that most of us feel, doing one job is not sufficient. In addition due to certain factors such as globalization, high competition organizations strive to make maximum profits using minimum resources. As a result employees have become workaholic that they do not even have time to think that they do have
Table of Contents
Abstract 2
Introduction 2
Objectives of the Study 3
Review of Literature 3 Work Life Balance 4 Topics Targets of Research 4
Methodology 5
Findings and Discussions 7 Number of Children 7 Response Level to Statements of Section B 8 Preferences on Methods 9 Availability of the Methods 9 Factors that Hinders Balancing the Work and Family Commitments 10
Conclusion 11
Recommendations 12
References 13
Appendix A -- Questionnaire 14
List of Figures
Figure 1 – Number of Children 7
Figure 2 – Response Level to Statements of Section B 8
Figure 3 – Preference on Methods 9
Figure 4 – Level of Availability of the Methods 10
Figure 5 – Factors that Hinders the Work & Family Commitements 11
List of Tables
Table 1 – Demographics of Sample 7
Abstract
This study attempts to investigate the relationship between the work and family lives. The research data was collected from 45 IT professionals working in a reputed software development firm based in Colombo. The company, having a flat organizational structure, has about a total of 125 employees working at a stretch to meet tight deadlines. The findings of the study reveals the level of awareness, the fact that the employees do experience an imbalance between their work and family lives, the factors which leads to the above issue and the methods which could be used to overcome the situation. Based on the findings several recommendations are discussed at the end of the report.
Introduction
Today we live in a world where everything is happening and changing at a rapid phase. Our ‘wants’ have become so complicated that most of us feel, doing one job is not sufficient. In addition due to certain factors such as globalization, high competition organizations strive to make maximum profits using minimum resources. As a result employees have become workaholic that they do not even have time to think that they do have
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