A Study On Impact Of Interpersonal Relationships On Quality Of Work Life: Special Reference To Educational Sector In Kanpur

Abstract

With the changing scenario, the organisations are facing various threats and challenges, one of which is to satisfy the workforce. With increased competition, the interpersonal relationships are no longer the way they used to be. Because now individuals are competing in the race, and hence they don’t have same bond sharing as they used to have earlier. But one cannot ignore the importance interpersonal relationships play at work. Happier and satisfied workforce tends to perform better and stay in the organisation for longer period. The study aims to focus on the importance of interpersonal relationships at work and its impact on Quality of Work Life. The study is descriptive in nature. Data collection was done using structured questionnaire. The target population comprises of faculty members of educational institutions in Kanpur region. Convenience sampling was adopted to collect data from 400 employees. The research found that there is a positive correlation between interpersonal relationship and QWL. Regression results also indicates that interpersonal relationship impacts the QWL. This paper may benefit the society by motivating people to improve their interpersonal skills and organisations should take appropriate measures to enhance the interpersonal relationships of their employees so that the QWL is maintained