The Role of Human Resource Policies on the Improvement of Job Satisfaction for Academic Staff in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania: The Case of Institute of Accountancy Arusha
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https://doi.org/10.59645/abr.v16i1.172Keywords:
Human Resource Planning, Job Satisfaction, Higher EducationAbstract
This study examined the role of human resource policies in the improvement of job satisfaction for academic staff at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA). The study applied the best practice and two-factor theories to establish the linkage between HR policies and job satisfaction. A quantitative approach was applied to investigate the research problem. The study population comprised 164 academic staff. The sample size of 83 respondents was involved in the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of questionnaire data was done through descriptive and regression statistics. Generally, the findings showed that IAA implements several human resource policies such as Staff Training and Development, Academic Staff Promotions Guidelines, Scheme of Service, and OPRAS Guidelines. The study’s findings highlighted that HR policies have helped to enhance satisfaction with salaries, promotions, allowances, workload distribution, and work relations. Moreover, HR policies have enhanced the retention, commitment, and loyalty of senior academic staff. The study concludes that HR policies have a significant role in improving job satisfaction of academic staff. The study recommends enhancing revenue mobilization to improve the effectiveness of the implementation of HR policies.
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