Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Education
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): July 2026

Key Factors Shaping Academic Job Performance in Malaysian Higher Education

Kok Ban Teoh (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Cherian Mohan (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Yeok Han Wong (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Jia Yang Wu (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Yi Han Wu (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Yun Han Wu (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Daisy Mui Hung Kee (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the factors that influence academic job performance among lecturers in Malaysian higher education institutions (HEIs). According to the theories from organizational psychology and higher education research, the study examined four key predictors, which are personality traits (conscientiousness and openness), motivation, lecturer professional autonomy, and transformational leadership. The study used the quantitative research design by using an online questionnaire, and a total of 150 valid responses were collected from lecturers across Malaysian HEIs. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and correlational analysis to determine the relationships between variables. The findings are expected to provide insights on how individual dispositions, internal motivation, workplace autonomy, and leadership practices collectively shape lecturer's performance. To provide a useful implication for institutional policies, lecturer development, and leadership practices, this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of performance determinants in the Malaysian higher education context.

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Journal Info

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APJME

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

APJME aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles relevant to management and education area. We also strive to develop a better understanding on education as well as management fields. APJME has a mission to be carried out which is to bring up the latest topic ...