Exploring the Interplay of Micromanagement, Work-Related Depression, and Work-Life Balance: Its Impact on Organizational Commitment among Gen Z in Pakistan

Abstract

The research examines the relationship between micromanagement, work-related depression, work-life balance and organizational commitment of Generation Z employees in Pakistan. This is a quantitative study that includes a questionnaire for data collection from 200 samples. The findings reveal 62% of the employees perceive micromanagement at their workplace, while 70% suffer from moderate to severe work-related depression. And 60% of the respondents were not satisfied with their work-life balance, indicating a significant problem with work-life integration. The respondents showed a low level of organisational commitment in 46% of the cases hinting at a problem in retaining employees and employee satisfaction.

The study also shows that there is a strong positive relation between micromanagement and work depression, and a strong positive effect of work-life balance and organizational commitment. The study found that the level of commitment of the workers who had a balanced lifestyle was 68% greater than those who had an imbalanced lifestyle. Further, the interaction effect of micromanagement and depression on organizational commitment had a negative effect of 78%.

In conclusion, the study implies that improved managerial practices and well-being of employees can improve organisational performance. It provides suggestions for managers and employees to establish a stress- and depression-free work environment for Gen Z workers.

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