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A STUDY ON WORK LIFE BALANCE OF WOMEN WORKING IN GARMENT
INDUSTRY
QUESTIONNAIRE
I.
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE:
1. Identification Number: ____________________________________
2. Age:
(a) 18 – 25
(b)26-30
(c)30-35
(d)36-40
3. Name of the Organization: ________________________________
4. Qualification :
(a) Below 8th std
(b) 8th std - 10th std
(c) 11th - 12th std (d) Diploma/ certificate in tailoring
5. Marital Status:
(a) Single
(b) Married
(c ) Divorcee
(d) Separated (e) Any other
6. Salary :
(a) Rs.3, 000/- Rs.5000/- (b) Rs.5, 000/- Rs.7000/- (c) Rs.7, 000/- and above
7. Department:
(a) Production
(b) Cutting
8. In which shift do you work often:
(c) Quality
(d) Finished Goods (e) Any other, specify

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(a) First
(b) Second
(c ) General
(d) Night
9. Number of years in this organization
(a) Less than 1 year
(d) > 5 years
II.
(b) 1-3 years
(c) 3-5 years
PROBLEMS ARISING AT WORK PLACE:
The following are the problem at work which causes work life imbalance:
Factors
To a great
extent
To a some extent
Hours of Work
Distance
Availing leaves
Bias in available
facilities –(crèche,
canteen, medical etc)
Relationship with
Supervisors
Relationship with peers
III.
PERSONAL LIFE FACTORS – FAMILY AND CHILDREN
10. Family type:
/
Nuclear family Joint family
11. How many Children do you have?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c ) More than 2
12. How old are your children?
Not at all

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(a) Under 2 years
(b) 2-5 years ( c) 6-12 years
(d) 13-18 years
(f) Over 18 years
13. Do any of your children have a disability or special need?
(a) Yes, completely disabled (b) Yes, partially disabled (c) No
14. Do you have elders to look after at your home?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes
15. Do you spend as much time as you’d like with your family?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes
16. Do your children miss your presence at home?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes
17. Are you available at home during family functions / celebrations?
(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Never
18. Does your Job make you feel tired to do the things that need attention at home?
(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Never
19. Does your spouse help you at your house hold work? (answer applicable)
(a) Always (b) Sometimes (c) Never (d) Not applicable
20. How do you spend your leisure time on a week day?
TIME
ACTIVITES
21. Do you feel that you are unable to perform your role as a mother well?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) sometimes
22. Do you feel that you are unable to perform your role as a worker well?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) sometimes
23. Does your role at home cause stress?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) sometimes
24. Does your role at work cause stress?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) sometimes
DURATION

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25. Do you feel any of the following problems due to work life imbalance?
To a great extent
To a some extent
Physical
Emotional
Psychological
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ECONOMIC FACTORS:
26. Are you satisfied with your salary?
(a)To a great extent (b) to some extent (c) Not at all
27 .Do you save any amount from your salary?
(a) Always
(b) sometimes (c) Not a all
28. Have you availed any loan?
(a)Yes
(b) No
29. For what purpose have you availed the loan?
(a) _____________________________
(b) _____________________________
30 STEPS TO MAINTAIN WORK LIFE BALANCE:
1. Do any of the following help you balance your work and family commitments?
Often
Spending time with friends
Get home on time
Do any study or training you want to
do
Some
times
Never
Not at all

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Keep healthy and fit
Take part in community activities or
fulfill religious commitments
Take care of family and spend time
with them
2. Do any of the following hinder you balance your work and Life?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Unhelpful attitude of superiors
Unhelpful attitude of colleagues
Unhelpful attitude of family members/ Relations
31 SUGGESTION AND FEEDBACK:
What could this Organization do to help you balance your work and family life?
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Keep healthy and fit
Take part in community activities or
fulfill religious commitments
Take care of family and spend time
with them
2. Do any of the following hinder you balance your work and Life?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Unhelpful attitude of superiors
Unhelpful attitude of colleagues
Unhelpful attitude of family members/ Relations
31 SUGGESTION AND FEEDBACK:
What could this Organization do to help you balance your work and family life?
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