한국기업의 일과 삶 균형 이론 연구 및 실태 분석

Abstract

ABSTRACT

An Analysis on the Work-Life Balance Focused on the Theory and Practices in Korea Companies

Byeong Chan Goh Advisor : Prof. Jin Chul Jung, Ph.D. Department of Business Adminstration Graduate School of Business Adminstration, Chosun University

This study is a review research about the work-life balance, which becomes one of the most challenging research topic that would enhance the organizational effectiveness and retain the top talented women HR. Work-life balance is defined as a state of equilibrium between organizational work and family work. The reason of why the issue of work-life balance is important in the workplace & family is that the effective utilization of balance of work-life balance has provide positive impacts on job and family. There has been growing interest about the issue of work-life balance and its policies. This growing interest stems from the low birth rate and underutilization of women workforce in workplace. From this viewpoint, Korea government are trying to utilize women workforce to overcome coming shortage of workforce. Work-life balance as a contemporary issue is fundamentally linked with positive work attitude and behavior. Furthermore it is considered in terms of gender justice. The hierarchy concept between male and female were conceived as normal in traditional society; however the relationship between male and female is viewed as equal opportunity. This study is a review paper encompassing the theoretical approach of work life balance and practical cases that utilize the work life balance and family friendly program.

Key words : work-life balance, family friendly culture, work-life conflict,