"Hybrid vs. Rigid Attendance Policies: Effects on Faculty 
Productivity and Job Satisfaction in Chinese Universities"

Yi Wang

doi:10.70711/neet.v3i8.7580

"Hybrid vs. Rigid Attendance Policies: Effects on Faculty Productivity and Job Satisfaction in Chinese Universities"

Yi Wang

Abstract

This study explores the impact of rigid attendance versus hybrid work arrangements on university faculty productivity and job satisfaction in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 296 faculty members from two private universities, one implementing a strict
clock-in policy and the other offering hybrid attendance. Descriptive statistics, reliability and validity tests, and multivariate analyses were
used to assess group differences. The results indicate that faculty under hybrid work arrangements reported significantly higher job satisfaction and slightly higher productivity compared to those under rigid attendance policies. MANOVA results confirmed a significant combined
effect of work arrangement on the two dependent va18117riables, with stronger effects observed for job satisfaction. These findings highlight
the value of flexible work models in academia, suggesting that hybrid arrangements may enhance faculty performance and well-being.

Keywords

Hybrid Work Arrangements; Rigid Attendance Policies; Faculty Productivity and Satisfaction

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/neet.v3i8.7580

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