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Work ethics and industrial relations in higher education institutions

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  • Promise Zvavahera

    (Africa University, Zimbabwe)

  • Farai Chigora

    (Africa University, Zimbabwe)

  • Shupikai Kembo

    (University of South Africa, South Africa)

Abstract

This study seeks to find evidence to support how work ethics can have an important role in forming positive employment relationships and ultimately on productivity in higher education institutions. The study used a case study approach by utilising focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with academic staff, the University executive and the Head of Human Resources in a multi-cultural university operating in Zimbabwe. To address the objective of the study, a conceptual framework was developed. The research noted that lack of transparency by the executive, imperfect pay policy, failure to recognise exceptional performance and lack of trust between academic staff and the executive were affecting industrial relations and productivity. In view of these findings, it is then recommended that the executive addresses the issues raised and indoctrinate positive work ethics that resonate well with best human resources practices in order to improve workplace relationships and productivity. The study provides a new perspective on how positive work ethics can have an important role in forming positive industrial relations and on productivity.

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  • Promise Zvavahera & Farai Chigora & Shupikai Kembo, 2021. "Work ethics and industrial relations in higher education institutions," Journal of Applied Management and Investments, Department of Business Administration and Corporate Security, International Humanitarian University, vol. 10(2), pages 67-78, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ods:journl:v:10:y:2021:i:2:p:67-78
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      Keywords

      work ethics; productivity; industrial relations; higher education institutions; virtue theory;
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      JEL classification:

      • M5 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics
      • L5 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy
      • H51 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Health

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