Qualidade de vida no trabalho: estudo de caso em um supermercado da Região do Cariri Paraibano.

Abstract

The theme of Quality of Life (QWL) has been extensively studied and researched under different approaches . The consensus among scholars of the subject, its subjective and multifactorial. This study examined the quality of work life , with emphasis on worker motivation, the case study selected. The professional motivation often stems from factors such as the coordination and leadership of manager, management systems, working conditions, the expected wages, in addition to receiving good wages and the appreciation of the person in the workplace. The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the level of motivation of employees in a supermarket in Cariri Paraiba region and suggest possible administrative guidelines to maintain and / or program actions that can collaborate directly with work motivation and well- being of workers . We opted for the method of the quantitative approach in descriptive exploratory survey using a structured questionnaire adapted based model WALTON, where 66 % of respondents were employees of the company. Through analysis and interpretation of results, we intend to contribute to the formulation of actions in the area of management person of the company, as well as signal the need for further follow-up studies on the subject, aiming to improve the quality of life of employees . It is concluded from the results that active in the rubber industry organizations have weaknesses in their strategies, showing how it becomes necessary to understand, by the manager, needs and motivations that contribute to the well being of its employees.