Sathya Narayanan. S, Majan College (University College), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Umaselvi. M, Majan College (University College), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Mohammed Ibrahim Hussein, Majan College (University College), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

This empirical study focuses at the role of Quality of Work Life (QWL) dimensions in determining the behavioural dimensions of teaching faculty in Oman Higher Education institutions. A nationwide study across the public and private higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman revealed that work-time pressure and job security (QWL factors) are significantly affecting the behavioural outcomes (satisfaction and performance) of teaching faculty in the Sultanate. Further, the teaching faculty in Public higher education institutions differs significantly in terms of QWL factors namely perceived supervisory support, job security and skills discretion, in comparision to the Private higher education institutions. This study provides a platform for policy makers and administration of higher educational institutions in the gulf region to create necessary infrastructure so as to retain and develop their teaching talents.

Keywords: Quality of Work Life, Sultanate of Oman, Higher Education, Teacher Performance, Job Satisfaction

Suggested citation: Narayanan,S.S. et al. (2012) Quality of Work Life and its Impact on Behavioural Outcomes of Teaching Faculty: An Empirical Study in Oman Higher Education Context. Skyline Business Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp 25-30.

Narayanan,S.S. et al. (2012) Quality of Work Life and its Impact on Behavioural Outcomes of Teaching Faculty: An Empirical Study in Oman Higher Education Context. Skyline Business Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp 25-30.