Organizational Culture: A Determinant of Teacher’s Job Satisfaction in Universities
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.v-iv.24262Keywords:
Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction, Higher Education, Educational Quality, Quantitative ResearchAbstract
This research investigates the impact of organizational culture on teachers' job satisfaction in public and private sector universities. The study begins by reviewing existing literature on organizational culture and job satisfaction, highlighting the gaps in current research. A quantitative approach was employed for data collection. A survey of 500 teachers from public and private universities was conducted using a standardized instrument to measure job satisfaction. A semi-structured questionnaire was also conducted with 240 participants to gain deeper insights into their experiences and perceptions as a pilot study. The data was analyzed using the statistical software IBM SPSS. This research contributes significantly to existing knowledge, emphasizing the importance of considering organizational culture in teacher and job satisfaction interventions and informing policymakers and practitioners seeking to optimize teacher outcomes and academic excellence. The analysis revealed that a Moderate positive correlation (r = 0.444, p = 0.000) exists between collegiality and Job Satisfaction; a Weak positive correlation (r = 0.284, p = 0.000) was observed between Educational Culture and Job Satisfaction. Educational culture has a smaller, but still significant, impact on job satisfaction. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.592, p = 0.000) was revealed between Work Execution Support and Job Satisfaction. This is the strongest predictor among the three, indicating that support in work execution strongly influences job satisfaction.
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