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Conclusion: Lecturers found it difficult to provide proper guidance
online.
Keywords: pandemic; experiences; teaching and learning;
assessment

16. Peters, W.R., Van Zyl, E., & Nel, P., Job attitudes as predictor of
work engagement of lecturing staff at the University of Namibia
Background: Due to the unstable and ever-changing working
environment, employee’s motivation, loyalty, and morale is negatively
affected and may impact their job attitudes and how they engage in
their workplace.
Aim/Purpose: This study aimed at investigating the effect of basic
psychological need satisfaction and organisational commitment on
work engagement of lecturing staff at the University of Namibia.
Research methodology: A cross-sectional research design was used
to collect data on the biographical variables of employees, basic
psychological need satisfaction, organisational commitment, and work
engagement. The study focused on lecturing staff at the University of
Namibia.
Results: This study found a positive relationship between basic
psychological need satisfaction, organisational commitment, and work
engagement. Normative and affective commitment was found to be
significant predictors of vigour, dedication, and absorption (work
engagement).
Implications and Recommendations
When employees are included in the decision-making process it
allows for better understanding and implementation decisions. Having
a top-down approach to decision making can frustrate employees and
make implementation of these decisions difficult. To enhance
relatedness amongst staff members, regular team building sessions
should be conducted.

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