TO EVALUATE THE INTENDED-IMPLEMENTED HR ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES GAP FOR TEACHING STAFF IN MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES AFFILIATED TO SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY, PUNE

Abstract [English]

This comprehensive research study delves into the multifaceted gap between the intended and the actually implemented Human Resource (HR) administrative policies, with a focused lens on the teaching faculty of management institutes affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune. HR policies, when crafted with clarity and vision, serve as the backbone of institutional effectiveness, employee satisfaction, and sustainable development. However, in the practical academic environment, these policies often face considerable distortion or dilution during their operationalization. The gap between what is formally stated in HR policy documents and what is experienced by the teaching staff can result in organizational inefficiencies, reduced motivation, increased attrition, and institutional discord.
To explore this phenomenon, the study undertakes an in-depth review of the existing literature on HR policy development, dissemination, and execution within Indian higher education contexts. It highlights prominent theoretical frameworks and previous empirical findings that emphasize the role of institutional culture, administrative training, and digital readiness in the success or failure of HR strategies. Following this theoretical grounding, the study employs a structured and statistically validated questionnaire to collect primary data from a pilot sample of 50 teaching faculty members working across various management institutes under SPPU.
A rigorous reliability analysis of the instrument, using Cronbach’s Alpha, yields a coefficient value of 0.942, which signifies excellent internal consistency. This high reliability score reinforces the trustworthiness of the data collected and strengthens the interpretation of subsequent findings. The study identifies several key issues contributing to the intended-implemented policy gap, including inconsistent dissemination of policy updates, lack of digital HR infrastructure, insufficient faculty orientation on policy matters, and exclusion of teaching staff from policy formulation and review processes.
The research further categorizes the observed gaps into thematic domains—policy awareness, procedural clarity, administrative accountability, and feedback mechanisms. Based on these insights, the paper offers targeted recommendations to bridge the gaps, including the adoption of centralized digital HR portals, annual HR policy audits, structured faculty induction programs, and participatory policymaking frameworks. These proposed interventions aim not only to improve policy implementation fidelity but also to cultivate a transparent, inclusive, and high-performing academic administrative culture.
In conclusion, the findings of this study underscore the urgent need for institutions under SPPU to reevaluate their HR policy practices and execution frameworks. Addressing the divergence between intended and implemented policies is not just a matter of administrative efficiency but a strategic imperative that affects faculty morale, institutional reputation, and long-term educational quality.