Work-Life Balance and Organizational Performance in National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Abuja (Published)
This study examined the effects of work-life balance on organizational performance in the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Abuja, with specific focus on work flexibility and workload allocation as dimensions of work-life balance, and employee productivity and operational efficiency as measures of organizational performance. The study was guided by four specific objectives and corresponding null hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study because it enabled the collection of quantitative data from respondents without manipulation of variables. The population of the study comprised 620 employees drawn from various departments of NASRDA, Abuja, while a sample size of 243 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were employed to ensure adequate representation of respondents across departments. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire, out of which 232 copies were successfully retrieved and used for analysis. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were employed with the aid of SPSS version 26. The findings revealed that work flexibility has a significant positive effect on operational efficiency and employee productivity, while workload allocation also significantly affects employee productivity and operational efficiency in NASRDA, Abuja. The study concluded that effective work-life balance practices contribute significantly to improved organizational performance. Consequently, the study recommended that NASRDA should strengthen flexible work policies, ensure equitable workload distribution, and establish effective monitoring systems to sustain employee productivity and operational efficiency.
Keywords: Organizational Performance, operational efficiency and employee productivity, work allocation, work flexibility, work-life balance