دراسات اقتصادية
Volume 4, Numéro 3, Pages 368-386
2010-10-01

Assessing The Effect Of Quality Of Work Life Programs On Readiness For Organisational Change Among University Professors In Algeria

Authors : Samir Djadli . Abdenour Moussaoui .

Abstract

Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to determine if employees who have higher Quality of Work Life levels are more open and prepared for Organisational Change. So, it was aimed to determine the effect of Quality of Work Life programs on Readiness for Organisational Change in faculty of Management and Economy, Business at Universities: Constantine-2, Mila, Skikda. The data gathered from University Professors have been analysed, applying statistical techniques and methods. Quality of Work Life was measured using a questionnaire that includes six dimensions and 29 items. Besides, this study used Hanpachern’s widely used Readiness for Organisational Change questionnaire, which includes 14 items. Sample of study consisted of 118 University Professors. It was selected by random sampling method. To measure the reliability of questionnaires we used Cronbachs Alpha. It is (0,894) for Quality of Work Life and (0,882) for Readiness for Organisational Change. The results revealed that University Professors in Algerian Universities perceive medium and high levels of Quality of Work Life-QWL and Readiness for Organisational Change-ROCH. Moreover, the results of this study indicated that QWL and its dimensions was positively correlated with employee Readiness for Organisational Change and employees’ Readiness for Organisational Change were mostly effected from Opportunity to use and to develop capabilities and Adequate and fair compensation. The perceived employee Quality of Work Life had a positive effect on Readiness for Organisational Change of employees. The analysis of the study data has also indicated that University Professors Quality of Work Life is an important predictor variable to Readiness for Organisational Change. In addition, dimensions of the Quality of Work Life in order of their priorities are: Social integration at workplace, work-life balance and Opportunities to use and develop employees’ capacities, Job security, Safe & healthy working conditions and Adequate and fair compensation. Furthermore, this study makes useful contributions to Administrators by investigating the effect of perceived QWL on employee Readiness for Organisational Change in Universities where Professors spend most of their time with students.

Keywords

Quality of Work Life, Readiness for Organisational Change, University Professors.