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Quality of Work Life in Macau

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Part of the book series: Science Across Cultures: the History of Non-Western Science ((SACH,volume 6))

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This chapter explores Quality of Work Life (QWL) in Macau. We investigate the meanings and importance of QWL and its implications in terms of happiness and business performance. Although QWL is central to people’s lives, research on this topic is still in its infancy in Macau. Our interviews revealed three salient themes of QWL: Work context, the perceived benefits and demands of the job; Organization, mainly work environment and factors within the organizational context mediating QWL; and the implications of QWL on overall living and happiness.

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  1. School of Management, Leadership and Government, University of St. Joseph, Macau, China

    Ricardo Rato

  2. Counselling and Psychology Department, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong, China

    Gareth Davey

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    Helaine Selin

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    Gareth Davey

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Rato, R., Davey, G. (2012). Quality of Work Life in Macau. In: Selin, H., Davey, G. (eds) Happiness Across Cultures. Science Across Cultures: the History of Non-Western Science, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2700-7_7

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