TO DETERMINE THE INFLUENCE OF EXTENDED WORKING HOURS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT SOUTHWEST ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Abstract

The extended working hours have become a prevalent concern in the modern working place, significantly affecting the well-being and performance of employees across various industries and job roles in the United States. This study aimed to investigate the effects of extended working hours on employee performance at Southwest Arlington Texas. The study was guided by extended working hours, new technology development and poor job design as independent variables with employee performance as the dependent variable. The specific objective was to establish the influence of extended working hours on employee performance at Southwest Texas. By Employing descriptive research design, the study targeted a population of 115 participants from different levels of management. A simple random sampling method was used, with a sample size of 90, determined using Slovin's formular applied to the target population. The primary data was collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaires, while the secondary data were obtained from published sources such as books, journals and articles. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were performed on the collected data, and the results were presented in tables and graphs. The study employed simple regression models with extended working hours as the independent variable. The results revealed that extended working hours negatively influenced performance, with higher performance scores correlating with lower perceptions of work life balance and well-being among employees. The study recommends managing work hours by setting clear boundaries on shifts, reducing overtime, allowing flexible schedules and regularly assessing workload demands to improve job satisfaction and enhance overall employee performance.