THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AFFILIATION OF ACADEMICIANS IN HEIs OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES LIKE PAKISTAN: A REVIEW

Abstract

On the part of the faculty members the execution of their job with devotion, dedication, competence and concentration is only possible if they are satisfied with their job. In this regard, the vitality of the job satisfaction, commitment and retention to the institution cannot be neglected. The conducive and healthy environment of the institution helps to increase the commitment level among the faculty members. The supportive environment of the university works as a catalyst in bringing up the level of affiliation thus enhancing the degree of ownership among the teaching faculty. Now the question is that how the institutions can take necessary measures to retain the services of their faculty members as long as it can be possible? On the part of both the institution and the teacher, the prevailing situation is marked with several social, financial, domestic and professional constraints those which play the major role in the distortion of the commitment level. In the contemporary corporate culture, highly competitive in its spirit and outlook, low commitment level of an employee can cause long term impairment to the credibility of the institution in which he/she is working. The situation is further aggravated employee, with the lowest commitment level, intends to leave the institution in response to some lucrative offers whatsoever.