Authors:
S. Kavunthi, R. Umamaheswari, P. S. Venkateswaran , Narasimha Rao Boinapalli
Addresses:
Department of Mathematics, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, skavunthi@gmail.com. Department of Management Science, Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College of Arts and Science, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, umamaheswarirajan@gmail.com. Department of Management Studies, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India, venkatespsna07@psnacet.edu.in. Department of Data and Analytics (D&A), Weisiger Group, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America, nara.boinapalli@gmail.com.
This study investigates the perceptions of male and female faculty members regarding various aspects of their work environment at a higher education institution. Private engineering colleges often have high teaching loads, large class sizes, and extensive administrative responsibilities. The equilibrium among teaching, research, and administrative tasks is frequently disrupted as heavy teaching loads precede research and opportunities for professional growth. Continuous learning and opportunities for career growth are vital aspects of QWL. The lack of flexible schedules, insufficient time off policies, and the demand for constant accessibility can worsen the balance between work and personal life, affecting their overall health. Using mean values and t-values to analyze opinions on institutional support, interpersonal relationships, compensation and benefits, recognition and reward, diversity and inclusion, stress and burnout, organizational commitment, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and professional development, significant gender differences were identified. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities and enhance overall faculty satisfaction. Recommendations include improving administrative efficiency, recognition mechanisms, workload management, and promoting diversity and inclusion. By addressing these areas, the institution can foster a more supportive, inclusive, and equitable work environment, benefiting faculty members and the overall climate.
Keywords: Institutional Support; Interpersonal Relationships; Compensation and Benefits; Recognition and Reward; Diversity and Inclusion; Stress and Burnout; Work-Life Balance; Job Satisfaction and Professional Development.
Received on: 04/12/2023, Revised on: 19/01/2024, Accepted on: 12/02/2024, Published on: 01/06/2024
AVE Trends in Intelligent Techno Learning, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 1, Pages: 23-34