THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG LECTURERS

Job satisfaction is a critical component in motivating employees and is fundamentally associated with an organization's success. This commitment is crucial for maintaining a stable workforce and ensuring continuity in achieving organizational objectives, particularly in the context of educational institutions where faculty engagement directly impacts student outcomes. Employees who feel committed to their organization are more likely to take initiative, contribute to a collaborative work environment, and support organizational goals. Thus, this study examines the relationships between organisational commitment, employee engagement, and job satisfaction among lecturers at private universities in Malaysia. Regarding the methodology, this study applied a quantitative approach. This study employed questionnaires to gather data from lecturers in selected private universities. Descriptive and inferential statistics revealed significant correlations between organisational commitment, engagement, and job satisfaction. The findings indicate that higher levels of commitment and engagement are associated with greater job satisfaction, highlighting the importance of fostering these factors to enhance employee retention and institutional success. This research provides valuable insights for educational institutions aiming to create supportive environments that foster lecturer commitment and engagement. The implications point to the need for policies that promote organisational loyalty and actively engage lecturers, potentially benefiting both educational outcomes and institutional success.