Influences of working condition and faculty retention on quality education in private universities in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Faculty Retention ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to examine the influence of working condition on faculty retention and quality education in the private higher education sector; and second, to see whether there is any mediating role of faculty retention linking working condition and quality education in the private universities in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach To attain these objectives, a total of 516 data were collected from the faculty members of the private universities located all over the country based on random sampling procedure. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling technique. Findings The findings of the study reveal that though working condition has a direct significant influence on both faculty retention and quality education and faculty retention has a partial mediating influence on quality education in private higher education institutes in Bangladesh. Research limitations/implications From a research perspective, the study results demonstrate once again the robustness of the Muslow’s hierarchy need theory of motivation for helping to explain the faculty members of the private universities. As more and more studies of faculty behavior and its antecedents are done within the similar framework, the author is more able to discover and confirm which antecedents are most important, helping the author build a robust theory of quality education affected based on human resource practices by the management of the institutes. Practical implications From a practical perspective, as a cumulative body of work on the nexus between human resource management and quality education emerges, the author will be better able to advise private university authorities on the elements they need to address in order to excel quality education. In this study, the one area of findings that may help university authorities the most concerns work environment. These findings imply that in order to excel quality education the authorities of the private universities should focus more on friendly and enjoyable working environment for prolonging faculty retention and excelling quality education. Originality/value This study has revealed an important contribution focusing the influence of working condition on faculty retention as well as quality education in private universities in Bangladesh.

How do you change the world? The role of working condition in quest for excellence in quality education: evidence from Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Supervisory Support ◽  
Job Autonomy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between quality education and human resource management practices of faculty supervisor’s support, job autonomy and working condition in the private universities. Specifically, how does the working atmosphere in the private universities in Bangladesh play a mediating role in the links between faculty supervisory support and job autonomy toward excelling quality education? Design/methodology/approach To answer this question, a theoretical framework using the strategic contingency theory as its basis was established. Data (n = 515) were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings The findings of the study indicate that faculty supervisor’s support and working condition have significant positive relations with quality education and the working condition has an important mediating role in the links between supervisor’s support, job autonomy and quality education in the private universities in Bangladesh. Research limitations/implications First, the study used faculty as respondents from only 19 private universities in Bangladesh where more than 100 universities are in active operation at present. Second, the study included only top-ranking private universities and ignored other low-grade local private universities ranked by the university grant commission and they should be included in the study. Third, this study did not include public universities in the survey. Fourth, only two antecedents to the working environment toward quality education were included. Finally, this study collected data only from the faculty of the school of business and economics for examining their opinion. Practical implications From an academic and practical perspective, as a cumulative body of study on the relationship between different HRM practices and quality education, this paper will be better able to advise concerned authorities of higher education intuitions on the elements they need to address to ensure quality teaching and learning in their institutes. Social implications Several factors that directly and indirectly influence quality education through pleasant working environments appear to the surface. Thus, to create a vital working condition in private universities, academic leaders or authorities should be aware to make some improvements. Originality/value The study reveals a paramount finding that can help academicians and authorities of private higher education institutes.

Prioritised challenges and critical success factors for delivering quality education in Malaysian private higher education institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-492
Author(s):  
Azilah Anis ◽  
Rafikul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a hierarchical model to rank the challenges faced by the private Malaysian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the provision of quality education and subsequently their corresponding critical success factors (CSFs) to address those challenges. Design/methodology/approach A sequential mix method was adopted in this study. Semi-structured interviews with 29 participants were initially conducted to identify the challenges and CSFs. This was followed by a questionnaire survey involving 158 respondents to prioritise the identified findings. Thematic analysis was conducted in the qualitative stage, uncovering the challenges and their corresponding CSFs. Data for both stages were accumulated from internal and external stakeholders of Malaysian private HEIs. Finally, the four stages of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) were applied to rank the challenges and CSFs. Findings The qualitative stage identified eight challenges, i.e. “academics”, “facilities”, “students”, “programmes and curriculum”, “competition”, “accreditation”, “finance” and “research” together with their corresponding CSFs. The AHP enables the ranking of these challenges. “Finance” has been found to be the most crucial challenge and “high competency in managing the institution’s finance” as the most important CSF to address this challenge. Research limitations/implications As the study restricted its focus on Malaysian private HEIs, the results may not be generalised for public HEIs and foreign private HEIs operating in Malaysia. Originality/value The hierarchical model developed in this study is deemed important for implementation to resolve the prioritised challenges. It spells out the specific areas in which the resources of Malaysian private HEIs need to be prudently disbursed and properly managed.

Higher education accreditation, quality assurance and their impact to teaching and learning enhancement

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-250
Author(s):  
Samar Aad Makhoul
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Student Attrition ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Faculty Retention ◽  
Regional Accreditation ◽  
Learning Enhancement ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to study the relationship between higher education accreditation and teaching and learning enhancements in academic institutions. Higher education institutions are now looking at satisfying the standard by standard list assigned by internationally recognized accreditation agencies. The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether outside quality confirmation can truly influence the inward life of higher education institutions. Will accreditation implementation have an impact on teaching and learning enhancement and drive institution change? Design/methodology/approach This study was based on an explanatory qualitative design whereby individual faculty members who are tenured or in tenure-track positions in business schools in Lebanese universities were interviewed. The latter universities from which interviewees were questioned are either the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited or currently pursuing accreditation. The sample included 30 faculty members from four different higher education Lebanese institutions. Findings Following thorough review of previous literature, and building on the outcomes of the interviews conducted for the purpose of this research, the author deduced that AACSB serves as the optimal guiding mechanism that incorporates effective evaluation criteria for learning quality and universities. There also exist a lack of commonality and shared standards among accrediting agencies. The researchers also highlight the need to introduce further quantification into the accrediting measures adopted including faculty retention and student attrition rates. Research limitations/implications Ranking agencies were not considered in this study. Those can be used to assess the effectiveness of higher education institutions and will provide fair quality assurance of learning. It is encouraged to incorporate the ranking agencies variable within the scope of future studies for further analysis. Practical implications The paper includes the need to introduce further quantification into the accrediting measures adopted including faculty retention and student attrition rates. Originality/value The focus of this study will be of particular interest to Business school seeking or maintaining accreditation. It will also be of interest to the Lebanese government if they want to look at having a regional accreditation. Future research could possibly explore the need to have a regional accreditation especially with the emerging numbers of higher education institutions in Lebanon.

A pragmatic model of student satisfaction: a viewpoint of private higher education

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Rashed Osman ◽  
Ruswiati Surya Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Program Quality ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Institutional Image ◽  
Quality Program ◽  
Grade One

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between service quality, program quality, institutional image and student satisfaction in the context of higher education. Additionally, the study attempts to describe the mediating impact of institutional image between service quality, program quality and student satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach The structural equation modeling was used to analyze the influence of mediating variable and hypotheses testing. The population of this study was fourth-year business students of nine “grade one” private universities in Bangladesh. Data (n = 310) were gathered from students pursuing studies at different private universities in Bangladesh. Findings The findings of this study revealed that image occupied full mediation role between service quality and student satisfaction. Furthermore, it also disclosed that the direct path of service quality and student satisfaction was not statistically significant. Practical implications These unique findings imply that academic authorities should nurture the institutional image and program quality rigorously to enhance student satisfaction. The findings of this study would benefit both practitioners and academics, especially in the perspective of Bangladesh private higher education. Originality/value Past researchers have examined the direct affiliation between service quality and student satisfaction. Hence, there is a deficiency of indirect link between service quality and student satisfaction. This study has incorporated image as a mediating variable to fulfill the deficiency in higher education.

The role of administration and faculty in developing character education within public and private universities in Kuwait

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 664-676
Author(s):  
Meznah Saad Alazmi ◽  
Ayeshah Ahmed Alazmi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Character Development ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
K 12

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of administration and faculty members in developing character education within public and private universities in Kuwait. It further aims to explore the value of character education in effecting the quality experience of higher education. Design/methodology/approach The researchers employed a quantitative research paradigm, using a questionnaire survey method to collect data from faculty members at major public and private Kuwaiti universities. They used Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to analyze a total of 298 questionnaires. Findings The findings revealed that universities do indeed play a “strong” role in student character education. However, within public universities, it is the faculty themselves who form the key ingredient in the process rather than the administrative body, which is perceived to have a “Medium” effect. Conversely, at private universities, the administration and faculty both merited a “strong” role in developing character education. Practical implications The study will provide leaders with several recommendations to improve the integrated development of universities through fostering character education. Originality/value While K-12 education has received significant attention regarding the moral and character development of students over the last few decades, this study, extends this research significantly into higher education; focusing upon character development at university and comparing its implementation at both public and private institutions.

University quality and emotional attachment of undergraduate students in a private higher education in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 644-665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aznur Hajar Abdullah ◽  
Shaista Wasiuzzaman ◽  
Rosidah Musa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Emotional Attachment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Quality

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to measure the influence of six university qualities, namely academic quality, academic staff quality, management quality, industrial linkage quality and facilities’ quality, on students’ total experience (STE) and emotional attachment. Design/methodology/approach – Judgmental sampling is used to collect data from a sample of 489 undergraduate students of a private higher academic institution. The data are then analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings – This study finds that only management quality forms a significant direct relationship with emotional attachment, whereas facility quality and industrial linkage form a significant relationship with emotional attachment only when mediated with STE. Originality/value – The results provide important findings to researchers and management of higher education institutions for future research directions.

Factors influencing curriculum implementation in accredited private universities in Botswana

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman Rudhumbu ◽  
E.C. (Elize) Du Plessis
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Curriculum Implementation ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Regulatory Authorities ◽  
Factors Influencing

PurposeThe study investigated factors influencing how the curriculum is implemented in accredited private higher education institutions (PHEIs) in Botswana.Design/methodology/approachThe study investigated factors influencing curriculum implementation in accredited private universities (PUs) operating in a highly regulated higher education environment in Botswana. A total of six PUs which have been operating in Botswana for at least five years were purposively selected for the study. The mixed methods approach was used in the study. From the six PUs, a sample of 306 lecturers was selected from a population of 1,500 lecturers using stratified random sampling strategy for the quantitative phase of the study, and 25 academic middle managers (AMMs) were also selected from a population of 273 academic middle managers using purposive sampling strategy for the qualitative phase. A structured questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide were used for data collection. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to test the reliability and validity of the measurements. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, one-way ANOVA and regression analysis were used for quantitative data analysis, while a meta-aggregative approach was used for analysing qualitative data. Results showed that educational level, characteristics of the curriculum, of the institution and of the external environment had a significant influence on how curriculum is implemented in PUs in Botswana, while gender, age and years of teaching experience did not have a significant influence. These results have implications on educational policy formulation by regulatory authorities as well as practice in universities for the purpose of enhancing curriculum implementation.FindingsResults showed that educational level, characteristics of the curriculum, of the institution and of the external environment had a significant influence on how the curriculum is implemented in PUs in Botswana, while gender, age and years of teaching experience did not have a significant influence.Research limitations/implicationsData were collected from lecturers in accredited private higher education institutions in Botswana only which limited the scope of insight into challenges facing accredited private institutions. Future research needs to expand the scope and consider private both private and public higher education institutions in Botswana and beyond so that more insight on the factors affecting curriculum implementation in higher education institutions can be established and appropriate policies and processes could be put in place for effective curriculum implementation.Practical implicationsThe study provides insight into challenges affecting curriculum implementation in higher education institutions and how regulatory authorities, institutional authorities and lecturers can contribute to effective curriculum implementation in these institutions.Social implicationsThe study offers an opportunity for higher education institutions to implement the curriculum in a manner that satisfies its primary customers who are the students by taking cognizance of and satisfying factors that contribute to effective curriculum implementation.Originality/valueThere is no study known to the researcher that has been conducted on factors affecting curriculum implementation in accredited private universities in Botswana. This study, therefore, is an eye-opener on such factors and what actions regulatory authorities, institutional management and lecturers should take to promote effective implementation of the curriculum in higher education institutions in Botswana.

scholarly journals The Effect of Education Costs Through Accreditation of Students' Decisions to Choose Private Universities in Makassar City

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 517
Author(s):  
M. Abduh Idris ◽  
Syahnur Said ◽  
Abdul Rahman Mus ◽  
Jeni Kamase
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Private University ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cost Of Education ◽  
Education Costs ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The City

This research was conducted with the aim to: 1). To analyze the effect of the cost of education on the accreditation of Private Universities in Makassar City. 2). To analyze the effect of the cost of education on the decision of students choosing Private Universities in Makassar City. 3). To analyze the effect of accreditation on the decision of students to choose a private university in Makassar. 4). To analyze the effect of education costs on the decision of students to choose Private Universities in Makassar through accreditation of Private Universities. This research uses data taken from the results of the questionnaire distributed during the study. Where a sample of 190 respondents, this study was conducted from February to April in 2019. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) program with Amos software. The results of this study indicate that (1) There is a positive and significant effect of the cost of education on accreditation in Private Universities in the City of Makassar. (2). There is a positive and significant effect of the cost of education on the decision of students to choose at Private Universities in the City of Makassar. (3). There is a positive and significant effect of accreditation on the decision of students to choose at Private Universities in the City of Makassar. (4). There is a positive and significant effect of the cost of education on the decision of students to choose along with the increasing accreditation in Private Higher Education in the City of Makassar.  The implication of this research is that the cost of education is a consideration for students in making decisions to choose private universities. When in the consideration of students to choose in relation to the cost of education which is then included in the element of private higher education accreditation, the student's decision becomes significant. In supporting students' decisions to choose private tertiary institutions, it is necessary to apply a model of payment terms that can be made by students to complete tuition fees at the university concerned.

scholarly journals Faculty Satisfaction In Higher Education: A TQM Approach

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzma Quraishi ◽  
Ishtiaq Hussain ◽  
Makhdoom Ali Syed ◽  
Farah Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Faculty Satisfaction ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Human Resource Planning

This paper was aimed to investigate the levels of satisfaction among faculty members in higher education in Pakistan. Five hundred faculty members were surveyed from leading public and private universities through an instrument developed by the authors and 450 were completed and returned. Percentage method was used to analyze and interpret data. The results highlighted the value of the survey as a strategy for management and human resource planning in universities.

THE INFLUENCE OF WORK LIFE BALANCE TOWARDS JOB PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (PHEI)

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Noorlaila Hj. Yunus ◽  
Siti Musalmah Ahmad Fuad
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
The University

Work-Life Balance (WLB) is an important factor that the Human Resource Management of private higher education Institution (PHEI) should concern about in order to gain high Job Performance in theinstitution. If there are WLB practices implemented by the university, the Human Resource Department (HRD) must always get feedback from the employees to continuously improve the WLB policy. This will benefit not just the employees but the most important to the PHEI by having a good productivities and high job performance employees. The result shows that most of the employees in the university have good social support from their colleagues at work place, friends and their families. This support have given them inspiration and motivation in doing their job properly and finally they might achieved high job performance. Eventhough the result were positive about the social support the employees receives, the top management including the HRD need to revise their policy of WLBespecially other factors that can influenced the employees to optimized their efforts in doing their job.

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