Oyewobi, L O; Oke, A E; Adeneye, T D and Jimoh, R A (2019) Influence of organizational commitment on work-life balance and organizational performance of female construction professionals. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(10), pp. 2243-2263. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the mediating role of organisational commitment in the relationship between work‒life balance (WLB) and organisational performance of female construction professionals in the Nigerian construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: The study empirically examined WLB of female professionals in medium- and large-sized Nigerian construction organisations. The data collected were analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Findings: The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between WLB and organisational commitment, and that organisational commitment mediates the impact of WLB on organisational performance. Research limitations/implications: One of the limitations of this research is the cross-sectional nature of the study and the nature of data collected, which is related to female gender. Efforts should, therefore, be made to further this study by examining the impact of WLB on both male and female professionals in construction. Originality/value: This paper presents an empirical research on the significance of family-friendly initiatives within construction organisations in Nigerian context, and the results of the study have implications for industry practitioners and academics.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction professionals; integration; life balance; organizational performance; work |
| Index terms: | practitioner, integration, methodology, partial least square, structural equation modelling, organizational performance, construction professional, work-life balance, construction industry, construction organization, organizational commitment |
| Subjects: | practitioner, organization, professional development, management, performance measurement, research methods, industry analysis, statistical analysis, organizational analysis, sociology |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Human Resources, Quality Management, Roles and Professions, Information Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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