Work-life integration in Africa : a multidimensional approach to achieving balance / Okechukwu E. Amah, Marvel Ogah.
Amah, Okechukwu Ethelbert.; Ogah, Marvel.
2021
HF5549.2.A35
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Title Work-life integration in Africa : a multidimensional approach to achieving balance / Okechukwu E. Amah, Marvel Ogah.
Author Amah, Okechukwu Ethelbert.
ISBN 9783030691134 (electronic bk.)
3030691136 (electronic bk.)
3030691128
9783030691127
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69113-4
Imprint Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2021.
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-69113-4 doi
Call Number HF5549.2.A35
Dewey Decimal Classification 658.30096
Summary "This is a must-read book for any academician and business leader interested in getting a better understanding of the multiple factors involved in the achievement of work-life integration. The proposed model of work-life integration actually reflects, better than it had ever been done before, the complexity of real life in today's world and provides a much needed road map."--Professor Chantal Epie, Former Dean School of Management & Social Sciences. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos Nigeria This book examines how individuals and organizations in Africa have found ways to integrate work and life roles effectively. It reflects on the notions that while many cultures have embraced womens participation in the workplace, African culture has been more resistant to change thereby forcing companies and employees to invent their own solutions. This presents its own set of challenges, ranging from inadequate family-friendly policies to the increasing realization that work-family policies are not the only way to achieve work-life integration Hence, the authors consider multiple approaches to balancing work and life responsibilities with emphasis on three perspectives, namely organizational, individual and family and cultural. It recognizes the joint responsibility that organizations, leaders and individuals have in achieving work life integration. The book considers why work-life integration initiatives fail and remedial actions that can be taken. Each chapter discusses the role of the identified dimensions necessary for collective achievement of work-life integration, while the final chapter sets out further research avenues and a conceptual framework that brings together the findings of the book. Dr Okechukwu Amah is a full-time faculty at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University where he facilitates sessions in organizational behavior and human resources management. He is the author of the book Globalization and Leadership in Africa: Developments and Challenges for the Future. He is married with three children. Dr Marvel Ogah, PhD, is a full-time faculty at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University where he facilitates sessions in operations and supply chain management; his area of expertise is lean and behavioral operations. He is married with four children
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WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION IN AFRICA.
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Intro
Foreword
Preface
Contents
Acronyms
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction: Overview of the Book and Book Chapters
Introduction
Overview of the Chapters
Chapter 2: Work-Life Integration: Overview and Trends
Chapter 3: Organizational Production Process and Work-Life Integration
Chapter 4: Technology and Its Impact on Work-Life Integration
Chapter 5: Family-Friendly Policies: Trends and Expectations in Africa
Chapter 6: Evaluation of the Contributions of Work-Life Friendly Policies in Managing Work-Life Integration in Africa

Chapter 7: Leadership and Organizational Climate: Effects on Work-Life Integration
Chapter 8: Understanding and Evaluation of Self: Role in Work-Life Integration
Chapter 9: Meaning of Life and Successful Life: Work-Life Integration
Chapter 10: Understanding the Family Structure in Africa: Role in Work-Life Integration
Chapter 11: Revisiting the Gender Ideology: Traditional and Egalitarian Family Role Definition in Africa
Chapter 12: Understanding the Multidimensional and Multifunctional Approach in Managing Work-Life Integration

Chapter 13: Future Directions of Work-Life Integration Research in Africa
References
2 Work-Life Integration: Overview and Trends
Introduction
Definitions: Meaning of Work-Life Integration and Work-Life Balance
Why WLI Should Be Studied in a Multidimensional View
References
3 Organizational Production Process and Work-Life Integration
Introduction
Concept of Productivity
Demographic Shift
Non-responsive Work Environment and Changing Family Structure
Globalization
Process Flow Perspective of Work-Life Integration

Optimal Productivity Procedure: What Determines It
Critical Inputs for an Optimal Productivity Flow Within an Ideal Work-life Integration Continuum
Prioritization
Time Management and Discipline as Integral Factors for Productivity
Impact of Delayed Decisions and Time Management
Lack of Prioritization
Procrastination
Unnecessary Phone Calls
Clutter (Disorganization)
Please Others (Inability to Say "No")
Internet
Drop-in-Visitors
Unplanned Meetings
Scheduling and Planning Tactics

Productivity Improvement Strategies Within the Continuum of Work-Life Integration for Employees and Employers
Improving Workflow and Work-Life Integration
Establish High Standards of Performance Toward Improving Work-Life Integration
How to Handle Underperformance in Productive Ways
Streamlining and Improving Efficiency of Work
How Standardized Work Processes Can Improve WLI
Work Structures and Processes Flow for Organizational Goals and Work-Life Integration
Organizational Production Process and Work-Life Integration: Perspectives from Africa
Conclusion
References

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