A Study on Perception of Quality of Work Life and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Rayalaseema Region, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

The study of work environments is very important because it may differentiate between high and low performers among banks. However, there is large gap in studies on exploring the quality of work life in Andhra Pradesh. This study aims to explore the level of Quality of Work Life in the bank industry situated in the Rayalaseema region, Andhra Pradesh, India. It also examines the relationships between environmental factors and job satisfaction. The result reveals that the level of Quality of Work Life of the population is elevated. The bulk of employees have adequate confidence regarding their skills, their job characteristics, opportunity to participate in decision making and relationships. However, some of them complained about their wage levels. Further, the study finds a significant relationship between environmental factors and job satisfaction. This study contributes to the understanding of quality of work life and job satisfaction in a significant area in India, that is, among bank’s employees in Rayalaseema region, Andhra Pradesh