A Force Field Perspective on Code of Conduct Policy Implementation Challenges in Higher Education Institutions
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: the main purpose of this study was to explore the Code of Conduct implementation at Workplace adopted in higher education institution in Pakistan. Furthermore, through the following framework, which includes a force field diagram, is based on Kurt Lewin's approach as a social psychologist approach, this study also attempted to 21 identifies driving and restraining forces of Code of Conduct implementation at Workplace adoption from higher education institutions perspective. A series of semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior faculty, director and chairperson in higher education institutions. A total of 21 codes of conduct implementation factors emerged from the data, which were further categorized into two key areas, namely, first on restraining force factors and another is drive. The forces affecting a situation that are pushing in one direction are known as driving forces. Rules of law, law enforcement, education, capacity building, motivation (reward and punishment), and training are all aspects of women empowerment through higher education institutions. Forces that act to control or reduce the driving forces are known as restraining forces. Lack of trust Non-action Political sway, Nepotism, Unionism Authority sway, Lack of motivation (no reward, no punishment) Lack of T&D Lack of awareness, Lack of top management commitment, Lack of coordination between management and personnel, Lack of continuous development, employees clearly' resistance to change; a lack of transparency; social and cultural factors; gender inequity. Keywords: Code Of Conduct; Higher Education Institution; Workplace; Force Field Analysis; Driving Force; Restraining Force.
DOI: 10.63075/n9cehf63
Institution: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7215794635