Reducing Work–Life Conflict: The Role of Participating in Decision Making

Abstract

This study explores how participation in decision making (PDM) can help employees balance the demands from work and life. Based on Karasek's (1979) job demand–job control model, this study hypothesizes that work hours moderate the relationship between PDW and work–life conflict. Using a linked employer and employee two-year survey, this study finds that PDM can reduce work–life conflict, but the reduction only works for employees who work long hours. For those employees who work short hours, PDM increases their work–life conflict.

Citation

Wang, J. (2011), "Reducing Work–Life Conflict: The Role of Participating in Decision Making", Lewin, D., Kaufman, B.E. and Gollan, P.J. (Ed.) Advances in Industrial and Labor Relations (Advances in Industrial & Labor Relations, Vol. 18), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 153-175. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0742-6186(2011)0000018008