Organisationskulturens betydelse för work-life balance hos nyexaminerade i konsultbranschen

Sammanfattning: In this essay, work-life balance and organizational culture within the consulting industry among recent graduates has been examined. Both aspects have been previously studied in the consulting sector, but previous research has not been found where both aspects are investigated in relation to each other and recent graduates. The main research question is: What significance does organizational culture have for the perceived work-life balance of recent graduates within the consulting industry? To measure this, a quantitative survey was used and distributed via social media. The survey was answered by 64 respondents, of which 60 responses were used in the study. The survey also included four open questions where respondents had the opportunity to provide longer answers. Work-life balance was measured with three dimensions according to Hayman's work-life balance scale (2005), and organizational culture was measured using The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument by Cameron and Quinn (1999). The results of the organizational culture measurement showed a tendency for market culture within the consulting sector, but also that the respondents rated all types of organizational culture relatively evenly. A correlation analysis between the three dimensions of work-life balance and organizational culture was conducted. The results showed statistically significant correlations between clan culture, hierarchy culture, and market culture, and two different dimensions of work-life balance.