Title: Quality of work life: an investigation of the work environment of small and medium enterprises

Authors: Akeem Tunde Nafiu; Monday Enyo Emmanuel; Dare Joseph Enimola; Cynthia Unekwu Alogwuja; Halilu Uba; Nelson Ugbedeojo Peter

Addresses: Centre for Pre-degree and Diploma Studies, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria ' Department of Business Administration, Prince Abubakar Audu University, PMB 1008, Anyigba, Nigeria ' Department of Business Administration, Prince Abubakar Audu University, PMB 1008, Anyigba, Nigeria ' Department of Business Administration, Prince Abubakar Audu University, PMB 1008, Anyigba, Nigeria ' Department of Business Administration, Prince Abubakar Audu University, PMB 1008, Anyigba, Nigeria ' Department of Business Administration, Prince Abubakar Audu University, PMB 1008, Anyigba, Nigeria

Abstract: This study focused on the work environment and quality of work (QOW) life of small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) employees in Kogi State. The study specifically investigated the effect of quality work time and good work conditions on the QWL of SMEs' employees in Kogi State. Thus, a survey research design was applied. For the study, multiple regression and descriptive statistics were both used to analyse the data. Findings showed that quality work time has a strong effect on the QWL of SMEs' employees in Kogi State and that good work conditions have an effect on the QWL of SMEs' employees in Kogi State. The study concluded that QWL will continue to remain an essential issue that requires consistent attention in every workplace. The study recommended that SME owners should ensure quality work time for employees so as to increase their QWL in Kogi State, and that they should ensure good work conditions as they can enhance the QWL of SMEs' employees in Kogi State.

Keywords: work environment; quality of work life; quality work time; good work conditions; conducive workplace atmosphere.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2023.132427

International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, 2023 Vol.7 No.1, pp.48 - 63

Received: 15 Jun 2022
Accepted: 22 Mar 2023
Published online: 19 Jul 2023 *