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Ph.D.
(Management)
IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT ON EMPLOYEE
ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION IN TEACHING FRATERNITY OF
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES ACROSS GUJARAT
Ph.D. Scholar : Panicker Anjali Muralidharan
Research Supervisor : Dr. Harsha Jariwala

Regi. No.: 17276111011
Abstract :
This thesis investigates the complex link that exists between Employee Engagement,
Empowerment, and Retention at Management Institutes of Gujarat. This study uses
descriptive research to conduct a quantitative survey of faculty members in order to shed
light on the attitudes, experiences, and results related to Employee Empowerment
programs, Employee Engagement & its impact on Retention.

The findings of the study have important implications for both research and practice.
Through clarifying the ways in which Employee Empowerment Impacts Employee
Engagement and Retention, this study adds to a more profound comprehension of
organizational dynamics in higher education. Additionally, by emphasizing the role that
Employee Empowerment plays in improving organizational effectiveness, this thesis
provides practitioners, policymakers, and administrators with helpful suggestions on how
to promote an enrichment and empowerment culture in Management Institutes
throughout Gujarat and beyond.

Structure of thesis:

1. First chapter of the study is an overview and introduction of the research topic. In this
chapter researcher has included background and need of the research, introduction to
the terms “Employee Engagement”, “Employee Empowerment” and “Retention”. The
chapter also discusses the scope and outline of the research.
2. Second chapter of the study provides reviewing of the available literature to identify
the research gap. The review of literature includes following aspects 1. Study on
Employee Engagement; 2. Study on Employee Empowerment; 3. Study on Retention;
4. Study on relationships between “Employee Engagement”, “Employee
Empowerment” and “Retention”.

3. Third chapter of the study is research methodology. It includes a research gap that
discusses why the present study is required to explore, objectives of the study,
proposed research model which shows the model under study and hypothesis of the
study. Sampling technique, population for the present study, sampling unit, sample
size, data collection sources, scope for the present study and data analysis method.

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