Assessing Employee Performance and Behavioral Intentions Through Reward Management: Evidence from Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

This study explores the relationship between reward management practices and employee satisfaction, motivation, performance, and behavioral intention among faculty in Karnataka's engineering colleges. Data was collected from 128 faculty members in AICTE-affiliated or NAAC ‘A’ accredited institutions in Mangalore and Bangalore through a structured questionnaire.
Path analysis results indicate that intrinsic motivators, such as profiling and promotional opportunities, significantly impact employee satisfaction with reward policies (β = 0.774, p = 0.000) more than institutional or external rewards. Satisfaction with reward policies positively influences job satisfaction (β = 0.497, p = 0.000), which, in turn, enhances motivation (β = 0.590, p = 0.000) and performance (β = 0.384, p = 0.000). Furthermore, reward satisfaction fully mediates the relationship between reward systems and job satisfaction.
These findings highlight the need for well-structured reward management systems that align with employee satisfaction and productivity. Emphasizing personalized intrinsic rewards, fostering a supportive work environment, and ensuring transparency in appraisals can enhance faculty morale and performance. This study contributes valuable insights into how reward management influences faculty behavior in educational institutions.

Reward Management, Employee Performance, Behavioural Intention, External Reward, Internal Reward.

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