2007
DOI: 10.1007/s11205-007-9175-6
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Abstract: ABSTRACT:In recent years, we have seen how the quality of work life has been focused and defined by the European Commission (EC). In our study we compare the EC definition with the academic one and try to see how close they are. We also analyse the possibility of applying the institutional definition to the Spanish case through the development of specific indicators. Our main conclusions are that QWL is increasingly important for policy makers. In addition, it is essential to have objective indicators and to c… Show more

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“…This finding is consistent with the findings in previous studies (Lewis et al 2001;Toplu 1999;Royuela et al 2007;Sirgy et al 2008;Bolhari et Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), highlighted that job security, the central aspect of QWL represents strength of the organizations to provide permanent and stable employment regardless of the changes in work environment (Rethinam and Ismail 2008). This study considers the total duration of work at the university within the context of job security that is accepted as one of the most important factors affecting the quality of work life.…”
Section: Conclusion and Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…This finding is consistent with the findings in previous studies (Lewis et al 2001;Toplu 1999;Royuela et al 2007;Sirgy et al 2008;Bolhari et Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), highlighted that job security, the central aspect of QWL represents strength of the organizations to provide permanent and stable employment regardless of the changes in work environment (Rethinam and Ismail 2008). This study considers the total duration of work at the university within the context of job security that is accepted as one of the most important factors affecting the quality of work life.…”
Section: Conclusion and Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…Since then, political and social actors, and even the academic community, have developed a new approach to employment policies that, without overlooking labour market performance, seeks to ensure that their levels of quality are sustained (Green, 2006;Gallie, 2007;Royuela et al, 2008). Although the purpose of balance, soon appeared serious contradictions between the job quantity and quality that public policies pursued, with a clear predominance of the quantity approach (full employment) and only some specific issues relating to quality (Davoine, 2006;Martel and Dupuis, 2006).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, it must be capable of distinguishing between individual differences within the same work environment. As cited in Royuela et al (2008), 10 dimensions of QWL have been presented by European Commission. They are; 1.…”
Section: Dimensions Of Quality Of Work Lifementioning
confidence: 99%