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Conflict Resolution Strategies, Motivational Factors and Job Involvement of Academic Staff of Private Universities

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Conflict Resolution Strategies, Motivational Factors and Job Involvement of Academic Staff of Private Universities

Abstract

 

The study investigates the influence of Conflict Resolution Strategies and Motivational Factors on the Job Involvement of Academic Staff in Private Universities in Oyo State. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study consists of one thousand, two hundred and seventy-three (1273) academic staff of the 7 private universities in Oyo State, Nigeria. All lecturers in the private universities in Oyo state were selected using total enumeration. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentages and inferential statistics of Multiple Regression analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. A self developed instrument- Conflict resolution motivational factor, job involvement questionnaire (CRMFJIQ) (=0.993) was used for data collection. There was a significant combined influence of conflict strategies and motivational factors on job involvement of academics staff in private universities in Oyo State (Adj.R2=0.991, F, = 49730, P < 0.05). The result showed that there was a moderate level (x=2.93) of job involvement of academic staff of private universities in Oyo State ; the most commonly used Conflict Resolution strategy in private universities in Oyo State was Negotiation (x=3.14) the level of Motivational Factor was moderate. Among conflict Resolution Strategies, collaboration has the highest positive impact (B = 1.221, Beta = 0.351), followed by mediation (B = 0.590, Beta = 0.154), and accommodation (B = 0.353, Beta = 0.081), Regarding motivational factors, promotion has the highest positive impact (B = 1.099, Beta = 0.234), followed by job security (B = 0.732, Beta = 0.187), and professional development opportunities (B = 0.108, Beta = 0.023). Academic staff in Oyo State private universities exhibit moderate level job involvement (x=2.93). Despite high promotion rates, areas for improvement include job security and professional development. To enhance negotiation capabilities and foster a positive work environment, private universities in Oyo State should invest in conflict resolution training for Academic Staff. A holistic approach to employee engagement is crucial, encompassing transparent promotion processes, professional development opportunities, and job security measures to boost job involvement.

Keywords: Job Involvement, Conflict Resolution Strategies and Motivational Factors.

Project Body:

 

Title

Table of Content

 

Page

Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract

Table of Contents List of Tables

List of Figure

 

ii iii iv v vi ix

xi

 

 

Chapter One:

 

 

Introduction

 

1.1

Background to the Study

1

1.2

Statement of the Problem

14

1.3

Aim and Objectives of the Study

14

1.4

Research Questions

15

1.5

Hypotheses

16

1.6

Significance of Study

16

1.7

Scope of the Study

17

1.8

Operational Definition of Terms

14

Endnotes

 

21

 

 

Chapter Two: Literature Review

2.1                                      Conceptual Review                                                                                         26

2.1.1                                Job Involvement                                                                                              26

2.1.2                                Conflict Resolution Strategies                                                                        32

2.1.3                                Collaboration Conflict Resolution Strategy                                                    33

2.1.4                                Collaborative Problem-solving                                                                       34

2.1.5                                Negotiation Conflict Resolution Strategy                                                       35

2.1.6                                Mediation Conflict Resolution Strategy                                                         37

2.1.7                                Accommodation Conflict Resolution Strategy                                               39

2.1.8                                Motivational Factors                                                                                       41

 

2.2

Theoretical Review

48

2.2.1

Psychological Contract Theory

48

2.2.2

Social Exchange Theory

50

2.2.3

Expectancy Theory

52

2.3

Review of Empirical Studies

53

2.3.1

Conflict Resolution Strategies and Employee Job Involvement

53

2.3.2

Promotion and Employee Job Involvement

56

2.3.3

Job Security and Job Involvement

58

2.3.4

Professional Development Opportunities and Job Involvement

62

2.4

Conceptual Model

65

Endnotes

 

67

 

Chapter Three: Methodology

3.1                                      Research Design                                                                                             79

3.2                                      Population of the Study                                                                                  79

3.3                                      Sample and Sampling Techniques                                                                  80

3.4                                      Description of Research Instrument                                                               81

3.5                                      Validity of Research Instrument                                                                     82

3.6                                      Reliability of Research Instrument                                                                 82

3.7                                      Method of Data Collection                                                                             83

3.8                                      Method of Data Analysis                                                                                83

Chapter Four: Results and Discussion of Findings

 

4.1

Questionnaire Return Rate

84

4.2

Demographic Data Analysis

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