Faculty in Faith-Based Institutions: Participation in Decision-Making and Its Impact on Job Satisfaction |
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| Authors: | Glen A Metheny G “Bud” West Bruce E Winston J “Andy” Wood |
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| Institution: | 1. Carter Graduate School of Business, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas, USAgmetheny@harding.edu;3. School of Business and Leadership, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA;4. School of Business, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study examined full-time faculty in Christian, faith-based colleges and universities and investigated the type of impact their participation in the decision-making process had on job satisfaction. Previous studies have examined relationships among faculty at state universities and community colleges, yet little research has been examined in the area of full-time faculty at faith-based universities. This study sampled 145 full-time faculties at faith-based universities and examined the demographic variables of gender, age, years of teaching experience, degree, rank and salary groups, and participation. Regression analysis indicated that there were no significant relationships, while t-tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed no significant differences. Discussion of the findings focused on possible reasons these findings differ from those in studies investigating public colleges and universities. |
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