A Study on Quality of Work Life of Employees in Textile Units in Tiruppur District

Abstract

The term QWL was first introduced in 1972 during an international labour relations conference.The purpose of this study, QWL is defined as the favorable conditions and environments of a workplace that supportand promote employees satisfaction by providing them with rewards, job security and growth opportunities.For the purpose of the study, Tiruppur District was considered as the area of the study covering the units located in different places. Using this questionnaire, data were collected from 500 employeesworking in6250 units run in the area of Knitting units, Dyeing & Bleaching Units, Fabric Printing, Garmenting, Embroidery, Compacting and Calendaring and other ancillary units.Out of these units 100 bigger units based on number of workers employed are selected. In these units7500 permanent employees are working. Out of these, 500 workers were selected on non-probability random sampling method. This studyfound that employees’ satisfaction is highly linked with the working environment of the organization. Organizations ensuring better work environment, amenities and honors and compensation plans for their employees are proved to be a good place to satisfied and motivated employees.