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Engaging Élitism: The Mediating Effect of Work Engagement on Affective Commitment and Quit Intentions in Two Australian University Groups

Authors :
Ferrer, Justine L.
Morris, Leanne
Source :
Higher Education Quarterly. Oct 2013 67(4):340-357.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Some universities rely on their élitism as one mechanism to attract and retain talented faculty. This paper examines two groups of élite and non-élite universities and the mediating effect that work engagement has on affective commitment and intention to quit. Findings indicate partial support for the mediating effect of work engagement in the non-élite group but no support in the élite university group. The implications of these diverse results are posed for the management of academics in élite and non-élite universities, suggesting that a "one size fits all approach" to performance outcomes does not always fit.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0951-5224
Volume :
67
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Higher Education Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1027084
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/hequ.12020