THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL RESOURCES ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN TELANGANA

Abstract

The current study explores three key constructs: Personal Resources (PR), Employee Engagement (EE), and Organizational Performance (OP). The primary aim of the research is to assess the levels of these variables and examine the relationships between them in private universities in Telangana. The study seeks to understand the factors that influence employee engagement and the impact of personal resources on both employee engagement and organizational performance. A total of 350 responses were collected from private university teachers in Telangana during the designated time frame, with 323 valid responses retained after excluding 27 due to incomplete information. The sample consisted of three groups of teachers: professors, associate professors, and assistant professors, categorized into primary and secondary levels. Convenience sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select participants from these private universities. Descriptive statistics and Z-scores were used to calculate the ranks of the variables, while Correlation Coefficient Analysis and Regression Analysis were employed to explore and estimate the relationships between the constructs. To assess the impact of Personal Resources on Employee Engagement and Organizational Performance, Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was conducted.

To ensure the relevance and accuracy of the questionnaires measuring PR, EE, and OP, minor adjustments were made in consultation with university experts, including professors and department heads, with a focus on aligning the study with the perspective of employee engagement.