Faculty Work Engagement and Organizational Effectiveness in Higher Education Institutions

This study examined the relationship between faculty work engagement and organizational effectiveness among selected higher education institutions. Specifically, it determined the level of faculty work engagement in terms of vigor, dedication, and absorption, assessed the level of organizational effectiveness in terms of goal attainment, operational efficiency, and institutional adaptability, and investigated whether a significant relationship exists between these variables. The study employed a quantitative descriptive-correlational research design involving faculty members from selected higher education institutions who were chosen through purposive sampling. Data were gathered using a structured survey questionnaire that demonstrated good internal consistency and were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The normality of the data was first assessed to determine the appropriate statistical test for examining the relationship between the study variables.
The findings revealed that faculty members demonstrated a high level of work engagement, characterized by strong vigor, dedication, and absorption in carrying out their professional responsibilities. Likewise, the participating higher education institutions exhibited a high level of organizational effectiveness, reflecting their ability to achieve institutional goals, maintain operational efficiency, and adapt to changing educational demands. Furthermore, the study established a significant positive relationship between faculty work engagement and organizational effectiveness, indicating that increased faculty engagement is associated with improved institutional effectiveness. The study concludes that fostering faculty engagement through supportive leadership, professional development opportunities, recognition programs, and a positive work environment may be associated with organizational effectiveness and contribute to the continuous improvement and long-term success of higher education institutions.

Faculty work engagement, organizational effectiveness, higher education institutions, work engagement, educational management.

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