Impact of Human Capital Input and Institutional Factors on Productivity of Female Staff in Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU

Abstract

This study discusses the impact of human capital input and institutional factors on female staff productivity of Princess Norah University (PNU) in Saudi Arabia. A descriptive analysis model (Achieve) was used, consisting of seven individual and institutional factors. One sample T-Test, regression and correlation analysis tools were used. Main findings of the study were: Ability factor had the highest impact on PNU female staff productivity. Environment, Incentive, Validity and Evaluation factors had limited effect on female productivity in PNU. To boost the female staff productivity, the study recommended that more investment on human capital is required, promoting the work environment, developing the evaluation and incentive systems providing strong support for female staff by the university administration.