al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)

Promotion, Demotion, and Transfer in Human Resource Management in Education: Strategies to Enhance Professionalism and Teaching Quality

Mohammad Irsyad Wira Saputra (Unknown)
Agus Setia Irfandi (Unknown)
Ria Septiana Jaelani (Unknown)
Elizabeth Bryana Stone (Unknown)
Syunu Trihantoyo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 May 2025

Abstract

This study explores the role of human resource management policies specifically promotion, demotion, and transfer in enhancing professionalism and teaching quality in the education sector. Using a qualitative approach through literature review, the research synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed journals and credible sources. The results highlight that promotion significantly improves educator motivation, job satisfaction, and commitment to professional growth, especially when based on clear performance metrics and transparent procedures. Demotion, when applied fairly and proportionately, functions as a corrective measure to uphold institutional accountability and teaching standards. Meanwhile, transfer policies contribute to organizational agility, equitable workforce distribution, and career development, particularly in addressing staffing imbalances across educational units. The study concludes that these policies are most effective when grounded in competency-based evaluations, supported by ongoing professional development, and implemented through transparent and communicative institutional practices. These strategies not only improve individual performance but also cultivate a dynamic, professional, and high-performing educational environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Afkar_Journal

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...