Demography, workforce economy, social and economic policy

Quality of working life as a strategic direction of domestic enterprises’ activity

Economic Annals-XXI

Economic Annals-ХХI: Volume 152, Issue 7-8(1), Pages: 106-108

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Stepanova, E., Sotnikova, Yu., & Nazarov, N. (2015). Quality of working life as a strategic direction of domestic enterprises’ activity. Economic Annals-XXI, 7-8(1), 106-108. https://ea21journal.world/index.php/ea-v152-26/

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Eka Stepanova
PhD (Economics),
Lecturer,
Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
9-a Lenin Ave., Kharkiv, 61166, Ukraine
Eka.Stepanova@hneu.net

Yulia Sotnikova
PhD (Economics),
Lecturer,
Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
9-a Lenin Avenue, Kharkiv, 61166, Ukraine
Yuliia.Sotnikova@hneu.net

Nikita Nazarov
PhD (Economics),
Lecturer,
Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
9-a Lenin Ave., Kharkiv, 61166, Ukraine
nikita.nazarov@hneu.net

Quality of working life as a strategic direction of  domestic enterprises’ activity

Abstract. Introduction. On the basis of the conducted analysis of scientific papers of leading foreign academic economists who focused on personnel management in their works it has been found out that to increase the Ukrainian’s enterprises competitiveness and facilitate their effective integration into European space, it is necessary to implement measures that will ensure promotion of quality of working life. Purpose of the article is to analyze definitions of quality of working life and to identify the factors which will improve employees’ standard of living and quality of working life at enterprises and workplaces. Results. F. Herzberg’s theory was taken as a basis for identification of factors which allow us to determine standards of improvement of employees’ quality of life at Ukrainian enterprises. Conclusion. This list of activities does not require significant costs and is focused on identification of the most problematic aspects which prevent employees form doing their jobs properly and with maximum quality. Its use will enable domestic enterprises to operate successfully in a variety of economic conditions: both in a profitable financial and economic situation, and in cases of loss.

Keywords: Strategic Approach; Quality of Life; Quality of Working Life; Hygiene Factors; Factors of Production Environment

JEL Classification: J24; J80

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Received 30.04.2015

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