Abstract:
The study examined the effect of individual factors, organizational factors and
socio-cultural factors on female lecturers’ career progression in the University
of Cape Coast. The sequential explanatory research design was employed for
the study. Using the census sampling technique, 152 respondents were used in
the study. Questionnaires and interview guide were used for the collection of
primary data and respectively analysed using PLS-SEM and thematic analysis.
The results showed that individual factors (self-efficacy, personality, selfperception)
and organisational factors (organisational policies, availability of
information, opportunities for professional development) affects female
lecturers’ career progression. Socio-cultural factors, which includes mentorship
and culture, did not affect female lecturers’ career progression in the University
of Cape Coast. However, they moderated the relationship between individual
factors and career progression. The study recommends that University of Cape
Coast human resource programmes, policies and strategies should focus more
on building the self-efficacy and self-perception of female lecturers to ensure
their progression. Furthermore, adequate opportunities and information about
promotion should be provided to female lecturers, as well as adopting
favourable policies like work life policies by the University.
