Title: Influence of human resource practices on faculty's intention to stay in higher education management institutes

Authors: Anchal Gupta; S. Gomathi

Addresses: VIT Business School, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India ' VIT Business School, VIT University, Vellore-632014, India

Abstract: This research article attempts to study the influence of human resource practices, namely work environment, compensation, training and development and organisational support, on faculty's intention to stay. A survey was conducted using convenience sampling method wherein 150 questionnaires were distributed to faculty members working in higher education management institutes in Delhi, India. The completed questionnaires that could be used for analysis were of 102 respondents. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, categorical regression, part and partial correlation. Compensation depicted most significant influence on faculty's intention to stay with the institution. Work environment and training and development also exhibited a positive correlation with intention to stay. The study highlights the need for education institutes to focus on providing a healthy work environment, competitive compensation and skill development of faculty members, leading to an enhanced research and teaching, which thereby would help institutions to grow and progress in management education.

Keywords: human resource practices; compensation; work environment; training and development; organisational support; intention to stay.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBEX.2018.091915

International Journal of Business Excellence, 2018 Vol.15 No.2, pp.256 - 268

Received: 12 Jul 2016
Accepted: 13 Jan 2017
Published online: 21 May 2018 *

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