An Empirical Research on the Relationship between Quality of Work Life and Leadership Styles in SMEs

Abstract

Literature on Quality of Work Life (QWL) is limited and several studies commonly correlate with some variables but no study on QWL has associated with Leadership styles. This research investigates the relationship between QWL of employees and Leadership styles in SMEs. The objectives of the study are a) To find the status of QWL of employees in SMEs, b) To investigate and determine the relationships between QWL and Leadership styles and c) To compare the QWL under Transformational Leadership style and Transactional leadership style. In this context, study conducted in mechanical manufacturing SMEs in and around Bangalore. Results showed that there is a significant relationship between QWL and Leadership styles. Under Transformational leadership style employees enjoys high level of Quality of Work Life.

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