Academic Freedom – To Whom Does it Matter? Exploring the Concept of Academic Freedom in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Sengupta, Enakshi; Sümer, Fahrettin

doi:10.1108/s2055-364120200000031015

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“…Practically, the findings in this study offer an understanding of how leaders and managers of human resources in academic institutions would benefit from academics’ PE given its significant effect on IPD. Academics' desire for independence (Sengupta and Sumer, 2020) was underscored in the relationship between empowerment and IPD. Therefore, the Vice-Chancellors, Deans and the Heads of departments should adopt workplace practices that can further instill PE among academics such as delegation of challenging roles and responsibilities, having open minds to inputs and innovation, giving feedback and recognition to academics who excel in teaching, research and community service and many more strategies.…”

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“…Though the effect of PE on innovative behaviour has generally been established, its predictive role in pedagogical delivery among academics is not yet known. PE in this context is relevant due to the independent-mindedness and the desire for freedom of expression common among academics when compared to other employees (Sengupta and Sumer, 2020). Hence, we expect that academics who experience PE will exhibit IPD.…”

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Evaluation of psychological empowerment of academics in innovative pedagogical delivery: the role of inclusive leadership and achievement orientation

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Sambasivan³

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Purpose Innovative pedagogical delivery (IPD) and behaviour have been a major concern among academics in Nigeria. The purpose of this study is aimed at analyzing the impact of psychological empowerment (PE) on IPD through achievement orientation (AO) and perceived inclusive leadership (PIL) among academics of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among the academics in Nigeria, and 350 responses were received. A multiple regression analysis was conducted using Smart-PLS version 3. Findings Findings are: (a) PE significantly impacts AO and IPD; (b) AO mediates the relationship between PE and IPD; and (c) PIL moderates the relationship between PE and AO. Practical implications It is recommended that practitioners and administrators in tertiary institutions pay attention to academics’ AO while integrating employee empowerment intervention for optimum results. Originality/value The findings emphasize AO in explaining the mechanism by which the relationship between PE and IPD holds sway. PIL explains the boundary conditions under which PE can effectively influence IPD.

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confidence: 99%