Percieved Wage Disparity In The Academic Workforce: A Case Study
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Authors
Dosunmu, Oyindamola
Issue Date
2021-04-09
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Academia , Perception , Wage disparity
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Abstract
This case study explored the impact of perceived wage disparity on employee motivation in academia. A participant sample of 33 University of Bridgeport faculty, administrators, and staff responded to a survey consisting of 10 multiple choice and open-ended questions and the data were analyzed using qualitative coding. The study’s findings revealed that in addition to inequitable wage structures employees tend to associate wage disparity with unbalanced workload. In addition, while almost all respondents confirmed wage disparity had no impact on their motivation, they also appreciate monetary rewards for their efforts. Recommendations include the implementation of a transparent pay scale to remove perceived bias. Gaps in literature are also highlighted that provide a guide for future research.