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    The impact of training and development of academic staff as a strategic tool for enhancing job satisfaction at Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe : a case study
    (2018) Rumutsa, Sheila; Jinabhai, Dinesh C.
    The research focused on the impact of training and development of academic staff as a strategic tool for enhancing job satisfaction at Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe. The literature suggests that training and development can be a strategic tool to enhance job satisfaction . The target population for this study was 135 academic staff at Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe. Due to a relatively small population, the survey method was employed . In this study, both the primary and secondary data sources were used in the study. A quantitative research design was adopted to conduct this research. The primary data was collected by way of a closed-ended questionnaire using the personal method of data collection. There was a significantly high response rate of (93,33%) which was largely due to the fact that the personal method was used for the administration of the questionnaire . The Statistical Program for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 for windows was used for the statistical analysis. There were some significant and non-significant findings that emerged from the empirical analysis and results. The findings were analysed using various statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics, Fisher's Exact test and the Pearson's Chi-square. The majority of respondents (50.90%) revealed that academic staff training and development at Bulawayo polytechnic was not satisfactory . In addition, 56.30% of the academic staff at Bulawayo Polytechnic expressed that the unconducive working conditions did not permit them to perform well and 75.0% expressed that academic staff training and development at Bulawayo Polytechnic was not implemented successfully. The findings of this study revealed that there was no significant relationship between training and development strategies and job satisfaction at Bulawayo Polytechnic and this was also revealed by the hypotheses tested. The study recommends that Bulawayo Polytechnic management should organise more training workshops and seminars, improve the working conditions , open communication channels and ensure equitable compensation and benefit packages. The recommendations could be used in improving training and development and job satisfaction at Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe. The study concludes by highlighting the directions for future research.
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    Factors affecting job satisfaction of academic employees : a case study of the National University of Lesotho
    (2015) Moloantoa, Mateko Edith; Dorasamy, Nirmala; Govender, Ivan Gunass
    While research has been conducted, with regard to job satisfaction all over the world, no research has been done on the various factors affecting job satisfaction of academic employees, with specific reference to the National University of Lesotho (NUL). Therefore, the understanding of these factors are clearly defined and explained, in order to help university administrators to improve academic performance and attract well-qualified academics into the university. Factors affecting job satisfaction of academic employees at the NUL include, working conditions, relationship with colleagues, and access to resources, job security, recognition and advancement. The sample consisted of 156 respondents, who were selected using the Supercool Random Generator Software and were required to complete a questionnaire, with an interviewer present to assist. Respondents were asked to complete a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. A mixed approach of both quantitative and qualitative techniques was used, while the analysis of primary data was done using SPSS, version 21.0. The results were presented by figures from Microsoft Excel and gross tabulation tables. The findings of the study indicated that there was a positive significance to the NUL academic staff regarding salaries, as a factor influencing their job satisfaction. The results also indicated that there are insufficient financial resources to support teaching, learning and research at the NUL. However, the results further revealed that, besides all the dissatisfaction shown by academics, in terms of aspects, such as benefits, allowances, lack of equipment, as well as poor institutional management, there were good relations between departments, and they work as a team. Therefore, the findings from this study can assist university administrators and academics to increase the job satisfaction levels of employees.