THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON JOB SATISFACTION IN UNIVERSITIES OF PAKISTAN: A COMPETING VALUES FRAMEWORK PERSPECTIVE

Authors

  • Qaiser Rashid Janjua Air University School of Management, Islamabad
  • Aamer Hanif Air University School of Management, Islamabad
  • Maliha Baig Department of Management Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v3i3.256

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to investigate the causal relationship between organizational culture types and job satisfaction of teaching faculty in universities. For organizational culture, Competing Values Framework is employed which includes four distinct cultures i.e. adhocracy, hierarchy, clan and market. Data were obtained from 169 full time faculty members from twelve universities of capital city, and analyzed through multiple linear regression in SPSS. The results show that overall employees are indifferent towards job satisfaction. Clan culture is found to be a strong predictor of job satisfaction whereas adhocracy, market and adhocracy cultures were detested. It is suggested that the universities in Pakistan should foster a collaborative and team culture where cohesion, camaraderie and internal harmony is important rather than following a typical structure of command, control, authority, innovation and competition. The management should cultivate teamwork, promote trust and openness; improve employee development through hands-on coaching, feedback, learning and development, and offer a compassionate environment in order to improve employee job satisfaction. This research also discusses demerits of clan culture and offers suggestions. Limitations of this study and future directions for research are also discussed. 

Keywords: Organizational culture, Competing Values Framework, Job Satisfaction, Higher Education.

Author Biographies

  • Qaiser Rashid Janjua, Air University School of Management, Islamabad

    Assistant Professor

     

  • Aamer Hanif, Air University School of Management, Islamabad

    Assistant Professor

     

     

  • Maliha Baig, Department of Management Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad

    Assistant Professor

     

     

Additional Files

Published

2021-09-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Pakistan Journal of Social Research (PJSR)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

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“THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON JOB SATISFACTION IN UNIVERSITIES OF PAKISTAN: A COMPETING VALUES FRAMEWORK PERSPECTIVE”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 340–351, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v3i3.256.