Demographics Influence on Faculty Perception towards Work Environment: a Study of Kerala Business Schools

Abstract

Demographic attributes of an employee results in significant difference in attitudes and beliefs which leads to difference in perception. This paper investigates the difference in viewpoint in faculty members based on their characteristics such as gender, marital status, educational qualification and designation towards the nine dimensions of work environment. Survey data was collected from a sample of 182 faculty members working in AICTE recognized and state university affiliated business schools in Kerala by administering standardized, valid and reliable tools. Independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to analyse data. Findings show that there was significant difference in perception towards the various dimensions of work environment across marital status, educational qualification and designation. There was no significant difference in perception across gender. The implications, findings and suggestions for future research are detailed.