EFFECTIVENESS OF WORK AUTONOMY ON EMPLOYEES' JOB SATISFACTION IN IT SECTOR, MEDIATING ROLE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Abstract

The effect of Work Autonomy (WA) on Job Satisfaction (JS) of employees in the IT sector, Bangalore, with Work-Life Balance (WLB) serving as an intervening variable, is explained in this research. Despite IT employees' problems with maintaining a Work-Life Balance due to their demanding work schedule and heavy workloads, Work Autonomy's freedom, independence, and discretion can lead to a balanced work life and progressive Job Satisfaction. A structured questionnaire was predominantly used to gather data from 337 IT employees in Bangalore, which was then analyzed using SEM analysis. The results demonstrate the intermediary role of WLB on WA and JS and the direct influence of WA on JS. By implementing effective work autonomy practices, IT organizations can ensure employees' WLB and JS, contributing to organizational goals and achievements.