Author:
Okikiola Olanipekun Lateef,Oluwayimika Olanipekun Deborah
Abstract
The Nigerian manufacturing terrain is very stressful and affect the activities of women to a significant extent. Consequently, work-life balance have become a crucial discourse across the globe and this stemmed from the fact that married women on the job are affected based on their dual roles at work and at the home front. In this regard, this study investigated work-life balance practices and organisational commitment among married women in the Nigerian manufacturing industry from the dimension of flexible work arrangement and affective commitment, leave policies and normative commitment and on-site childcare on continuance commitment. The study was underpinned by the spillover theory, work–family conflict theory and work role stress theory. The study concluded that married women are affected by activities in the manufacturing industry in Nigeria due to its stressful nature. However, it was recommended that management of manufacturing firms should set up a framework that prioritises work-life balance; in order to assist married women deliver effectively and efficiently.