FACTORS AFFECTING JOB SATISFACTION AMONG UNIVERSITY ACADEMICS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF CHINESE UNIVERSITIES.

Abstract

The happiness and efficiency of university faculty and staff are directly correlated to their level of job satisfaction (JS). When JS is lacking, it can have a negative impact on both individual and institutional performance, leading to low morale among employees, disloyalty, frequent staff turnover, and ongoing strikes by university unions. Staff retention, productivity, and service quality may all be enhanced by raising work happiness, which in turn boosts academic quality at institutions. The purpose of this research was to identify the elements that contribute to academic staff work happiness and to determine the relative importance of these aspects in determining total job satisfaction. In the realm of advanced career development, this research incorporates expert viewpoints and practical expertise, supported by a thorough examination of academic literature, peer reviews, and document analysis. We used these approaches to get to the bottom of what really matters when it comes to academic work happiness. We aimed to build comprehensive thoughts and ideas for identifying key factors and enhancing knowledge on job satisfaction at all levels beyond the university environment by synthesising insights and ideas from seasoned academic literature with empirical data. This would foster better organisational outcomes. Thus, this paper’s pursuit of knowledge-based recommendations is to call on educational institutions to establish fair working conditions for all faculty members, regardless of their racial or cadre background, and to implement management practices that help university employees feel fulfilled in their work. University employees’ levels of work satisfaction are predicted by a number of important characteristics, which are laid forth in this research. Additionally laying the groundwork for future studies.