Quality of Life at Work: A Qualitative Analysis of The Sustainable Logistics Management Plans of Brazilian Federal Institutes

Abstract

Purpose: This study analyzed the initiatives linked to Quality of Life at Work (QWL) in implementing the Sustainable Logistics Management Plan of the Brazilian Federal Institutes (IFs). Theoretical background: As a theoretical basis, we used the dimensions of QWL proposed in the model developed by Walton (1973), which analyzes QWL based on factors influencing employees' lives in organizations. Methodology: With a qualitative approach, the research selected twelve logistics plans from FIs in the five Brazilian regions, whose analysis was based on the dimensions of Walton's model (1973) and content analysis (Bardin, 1977). Results and conclusion: The notable results were that the dimension of the opportunity to use and develop capabilities was less prominent in the FIs' plans. In the plans of the FIs, the ones that presented actions were the Federal Institute of Sul de Minas, Pará, and Catarina. de Minas, Pará and, Catarinense. Another dimension that needs to be in the plans is opportunity for growth and security. The institutes of Sertão Pernambucano, Pará, Norte de Minas, Sul de Minas, and Rio Grande do Sul showed initiatives, and Rio Grande do Sul showed initiatives such as the promotion of training courses and qualification courses for staff and the provision of training. Research implications: The analysis and categorization of QWL actions contribute as a measurement tool for both public and private organizations. Originality/value: The use of the model opens up ways of using the instrument in the preparation and structuring of QWL actions in the PLs with the aim of reaching the most diverse areas of QWL This study analyzed the initiatives linked to Quality of Life at Work (QWL) in implementing the Sustainable Logistics Management Plan of the Brazilian Federal Institutes (IFs). As a theoretical basis, we used the dimensions of QWL proposed in the model developed by Walton (1973), which analyzes QWL based on factors influencing employees' lives in organizations. With a qualitative approach, the research selected twelve logistics plans from FIs in the five Brazilian regions, whose analysis was based on the dimensions of Walton's model (1973). The notable results were that the dimension of the opportunity to use and develop capabilities was less prominent in the FIs' plans. In the plans of the FIs, the ones that presented actions were the Federal Institute of Sul de Minas, Pará, and Catarina. de Minas, Pará and, Catarinense. Another dimension that needs to be in the plans is opportunity for growth and security. The institutes of Sertão Pernambucano, Pará, Norte de Minas, Sul de Minas, and Rio Grande do Sul showed initiatives, and Rio Grande do Sul showed initiatives such as the promotion of training courses and qualification courses for staff and the provision of training. The main results show that all the FIs whose PLSs were studied presented actions focused on safe and healthy working conditions. On the other hand, other dimensions need to be explored further.