Name: M. Mekala & Rajaram.R
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume-12, Issue-2 (July-December)
Page Number: 51-58
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16886379

ABSTRACT
Employee engagement is a critical determinant of performance, satisfaction, and retention in
higher educational institutions. This study examines the factors influencing engagement
among teaching faculty members, focusing on constructs such as job security, management
support, recognition and rewards, institutional culture, and work–life balance. Data were
collected from 200 faculty members through a structured questionnaire, and statistical tools
including mean, standard deviation, mean rank, and Kendall’s Coefficient of Concordance
were applied for analysis. Findings reveal that management support ranked as the most
significant factor influencing engagement, followed by institutional culture, recognition and
rewards, work–life balance, and job security. Although the Kendall’s W value (0.056)
indicates low agreement among respondents, the Chi-square test (p < 0.05) confirms
statistically significant differences in rankings. The results highlight the importance of
leadership support, a positive organizational culture, and recognition practices in fostering
engagement. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and administrators to
design targeted strategies that enhance faculty motivation and commitment, ultimately
improving institutional effectiveness and student outcomes.
Keywords: Employee engagement, faculty members, higher education, management support,
institutional culture, job satisfaction and work–life balance.