Incongruence in the Roles Played by Employed Women in Work- Family Interface – An Approach to Role Conflict

Abstract

This article seeks to examine the Incongruence in the various roles played by employed women and its effect on work family interface . Work- life- balance emerged as major issue in impeding the career progression of women. It explores the main barriers to women progression and highlights the long hours and multi- tasking of women associated with her work . Work -family -conflict of women was examined using a piece of action research conducted in computer organization using quantitative and qualitative methods. Questionnaire were sent directly to employed females n=79 .On analysis it was identified that major construct was work to home conflict. A dual approach adopted facilitated a greater understanding of the concept of work- home -conflict that women may use both to develop and to deliver effective interventions and excel in the art of juggling.