SEARCH ARTICLE

04 Pages : 32-45

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).04      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).04      Published : Sep 2020

The Impact of Delegation of Authority on Job Satisfaction, Job Performance and Organizational Growth at Higher Educational Institutions in Sindh

    The present study is explanatory research that adopted a cross-sectional survey design to achieve the objectives of the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to obtain data from the teachers. The data were collected from n=10 public and general private universities of Sindh. The data were analyzed using SPSS v.22 and AMOS v.22. The findings revealed that firstly, a delegation of authority has a significant impact on job satisfaction because (?= 0.928, and p value=0.000). Secondly, a delegation of authority has a significant impact on job performance because (?= 1.047, and p value=0.000). Thirdly, job satisfaction has a significant impact on organizational growth because (?=0.407, and p value=0.000). Fourthly, job performance has a significant impact on organizational growth because (?=0.141, and p value=0.000). Therefore, this study recommends that the practice of delegation of authority should be adopted in public and private universities.

    Delegation of Authority, Job Satisfaction, Job Performance, Organizational Growth, Higher Educational Institutions of Sindh
    (1) Syed Gul Muhammad Shah
    PhD Scholar, Iqra University Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Anjum Bano Kazmi
    Professor, Department of Speech and Language, Iqra University Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

20 Pages : 150-157

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).20      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).20      Published : Mar 2019

Assessing the Impact of Usage of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) on Job Performance: Mediating Role of Information Overload

    Social Networking Sites (SNSs) have been playing a crucial role in influencing the overall performance of an organization and the job performance of employees. It leads to information overload that is a significant barrier for the general effectiveness of a business model. Thus, the study evaluates the role of SNSs in job performance of employees by the mediating effects of information overload in the context of telecom sector of Pakistan. The Sample of 522 was used for statistical analysis of questionnaires. The findings of the study reveal strong relationship between the usage of SNSs and job performance of employees while information overload play a mediating role. Managerial implications, limitations and directions for future studies are also discussed..

    Information overload, Usage of SNSs, Job Performance
    (1) Muhammad Riaz
    Research Scholar, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muzaffar Ali Qureshi
    Advisor, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

34 Pages : 573-594

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).34      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).34      Published : Sep 2018

Work- Family Conflict and its Impact on Job Performance of Female Teachers of Frontier Education Foundation Girls Colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    The study investigated family interference with work conflict (FIW) among female teachers based on selected demographic variables and its impact on their job performance; with job performance as the dependent variable and FIW the independent variable. The data was gathered from 295 female teachers from fifteen FEF girls’ degree colleges across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through a survey questionnaire of 42 closed-end items on five-point Likert scale. Of the total 295 teachers, 220 respondents including 177 married and 43 unmarried returned the questionnaire. The findings divulged that the teachers faced FIW with different magnitude based on various demographic factors and has an adverse impact on their job performance. The findings are useful for researchers, policy makers, teacher and employers as they give an insight into the female teachers’ problems in their efforts of balancing their roles in family and work domains.

    Work-family Conflict, College Teachers, Job Performance, Pakistan, KPK
    (1) Farid Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education & Research, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
    (2) Waqar Un Nisa Faizi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Islamia College Peshawar.
    (3) Muhammad Naseer Ud Din
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education & Research, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.

44 Pages : 445-452

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).44      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).44      Published : Jun 2021

A Comparative Analysis of Administrative Problems and Job Performance: From Government College Principals and Faculty Members' Perspective

    The study aimed to compare the views of college principals and teachers regarding the various administrative problems faced by principals and how these problems affect their job. By using stratified random sampling technique 28 college principals and 140 faculty members were randomly selected from the six districts. A self-made validated questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The Cronbach’s alpha values for administrative problems and job performanc were 0.73 and 0.85 respectively. Study results showed that both the parties have similar perceptions about the administrative problems and job performance of college principals. Both respondents agreed that due to massive administrative problems, college principals may not be able to achieve vision and mission of the college. It was recommended that providing capacity building and continuous professional development opportunities may be worthwhile strategies for improving the administrative roles of principals.

    Comparison, Administrative Problems, Job Performance, College Principal, Faculty Member, Professional Development
    (1) Sami ul Haq
    M. Phil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqbal Amin Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Farid Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.