Factors affecting quality of life in employee’s performance Suntory Pepsico Beverage (Thailand) Company Limited

Abstract

            The research aimed 1) to study the factors affecting the quality of life of employees at Suntory PepsiCo (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and 2) to compare personal factors with the quality of work life among the company’s employees. The research sample consisted of 133 salespersons at sales traditional trade. The data collection method involved the use of questionnaires, and statistical analysis was conducted by using percentages, means, standard deviations, t-tests, and F-tests.

             The research findings indicated that the most of sample group were female, aged 30 - 45, single, holding a bachelor’s degree, working at the Southern Region distribution center, with a monthly income ranging from 10,001 - 15,000 Baht, and having 1 - 5 years of work experience. Regarding the quality of work life, it was at a high level (  = 4.04, S.D. = 0.67). When analyzing specific aspects, the highest mean was the beneficial work to society, followed by work-life balance, personal development opportunities, Stability and advancement in duties, working environment, social integration or teamwork, and compensation, respectively. The hypothesis testing found that factors affecting the quality of life in employees including personal factors such as gender, age, marital status, education level, monthly income, work experience, and job position were significant with statistical level at .05. Based on the study’s recommendations, it was advisable to consider adjusting employee compensation to align with the current economic and social conditions. Consideration should be given to increasing welfare assistance in other areas, both in monetary terms and it's not the money to provide motivation to work for salespersons at sales traditional trade and activities should be organized to strengthen good relations among employees at both the executive and operating staff levels.