Factors Influencing Employee Engagement: A Case Study of Teachers in Privately-Run Higher Institutions in Fujian, China

Abstract

This study investigates the complex interplay among organizational justice, psychological contract fulfillment, and employee engagement within teachers in privately-run higher institutions in Fujian, China. Aligned with China's 14th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing inclusive urbanization and organizational justice, the research explores the relationships among procedural justice, distributive justice, interpersonal justice, informational justice, psychological contract fulfillment, and employee engagement. Covering 36 institutions, including 16 undergraduate and 20 junior college institutions across five cities in Fujian, the study distributed 600 questionnaires using Taro Yamane's sampling technique, reaching a sample size of at least 390. Employing advanced statistical software, the research conducted a direct effect test, revealing positive influences of procedural, distributive, interpersonal, and informational justice on psychological contract fulfillment and subsequently on employee engagement. Path analysis identified specific dimensions within each justice aspect significant for teachers. Notably, information accuracy, recognition of individual contributions, dignity, and tailored communication emerged as crucial factors. The study also examined the mediating role of psychological contract fulfillment, revealing its significant positive and indirect effects on employee engagement. In conclusion, this research provides actionable insights for organizational management, emphasizing fairness factors' pivotal role in employee engagement within privately-run higher institutions in Fujian, China. The highlighted dimensions offer a unique perspective for a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics, guiding success strategie