Comparative Analysis of Job Satisfaction of Public and Private University Teachers, A case of an emerging Economy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62019/abgmce.v4i2.111Abstract
It has empirically been proved that teacher job satisfaction is an important measure of school efficacy which enhances student achievement. The objective of this study is to identify and compare different factors that contribute to the levels of job satisfaction among the private and public sector university employees. A sample size of 158, conveniently selected, included teachers of private sector universities and public sector universities, located in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and One Way Variance Analysis (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. It is concluded that public sector university teachers are more satisfied with the factors of autonomy, social status, recognition, social service, ability utilization, achievement, job security and relationship with their colleagues where as private sector university teachers are more satisfied with aspects of variety, responsibility, creativity, advancement, university policies, working conditions and compensation policies of their job. Significant mean difference was found between the overall job satisfaction of public and private sector university teachers; however private sector teachers are more satisfied with the overall job satisfaction. The mean difference among all the factors affecting job satisfaction of public and private sector university teachers is significant except those of the variety and achievement factors and factor concerning the relationship with their supervisor. Job security is the most important factor contributing to job satisfaction for public-sector teachers, whereas compensation is the most important factor for university teachers in the private sector. This suggests that, despite higher pay, private sector teachers lack the job security that public sector teachers have because of their permanent positions. To improve job satisfaction, private universities should consider implementing policies that provide permanent employment for their faculty. On the other hand, public universities should increase their compensation packages.