Most notable in the automotive industry was Chrysler which was acctually saved by such an approach and alot of federal money. It has been realized that QWL is part of an equation that can equal high productivity and profit. Employees enjoy QWL through such things as teaming, empowerment, and making decisions. This promotes interest in the well being of the organization, concern for solving problems, and ownership in area where employees can make a difference. QWL issues affect productivity because employees take personal responsibility for organizational success.
Employees are interested and work to improve their respective inputs.
For me one of the most important QWL motivators is the freedom to make decisions. Quality circle can still be an effective intervention. I think that many principles found in the team based approach are rooted in Quality Circles. Quality Circles is centered around bringing a group together for improvement or problem solving. The success of Quality Circles led to the recognition of the importance of groups hence, teams.