A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices

The current study uses a multilevel analysis to examine how work–life balance (WLB) practices applied at the organizational level associate with WLB practices and performance appraisal at the individual level that affects employee commitment, underpinned by the theory of supportiveness and the relat...

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Main Author: Koon, Vui Yee*
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020
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description The current study uses a multilevel analysis to examine how work–life balance (WLB) practices applied at the organizational level associate with WLB practices and performance appraisal at the individual level that affects employee commitment, underpinned by the theory of supportiveness and the relational perspective. Respondents were 319 employees and 74 managers from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of various industries in Malaysia. Results indicate that the consistency of employee perception of WLB practices and performance appraisal at individual level influence employee commitment, whereas WLB practices at the organization level have a negative influence on employee commitment. The study also found differences in perception of WLB practices between managers and employees but a high level of WLB practices agreement. The current study provides a plausible explanation that the WLB practices undertaken by the organization may not be accessible or perceived by employees, thus affecting their commitment.
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spelling sunway-16962021-03-25T06:24:57Z http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/1696/ A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices Koon, Vui Yee* HD28 Management. Industrial Management The current study uses a multilevel analysis to examine how work–life balance (WLB) practices applied at the organizational level associate with WLB practices and performance appraisal at the individual level that affects employee commitment, underpinned by the theory of supportiveness and the relational perspective. Respondents were 319 employees and 74 managers from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of various industries in Malaysia. Results indicate that the consistency of employee perception of WLB practices and performance appraisal at individual level influence employee commitment, whereas WLB practices at the organization level have a negative influence on employee commitment. The study also found differences in perception of WLB practices between managers and employees but a high level of WLB practices agreement. The current study provides a plausible explanation that the WLB practices undertaken by the organization may not be accessible or perceived by employees, thus affecting their commitment. Wiley 2020-06 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_4 http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/1696/1/Koon%20Vui%20Yee%20A%20multilevel%20analysis%20of%20worklife%20balance%20practices.pdf Koon, Vui Yee* (2020) A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources. ISSN 1038-4111 http://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7941.12268 doi:10.1111/1744-7941.12268
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Koon, Vui Yee*
A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices
title A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices
title_full A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices
title_fullStr A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices
title_full_unstemmed A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices
title_short A multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices
title_sort multilevel analysis of work–life balance practices
topic HD28 Management. Industrial Management
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