Effect of Work Family Conflict on Job Performance at Cape Coast Technical University

Abstract

The study sought to investigate the effect of work family conflict on job performance at Cape Coast Technical University. To achieve the purpose of the study, three research objective were set; to analyze the effect of time-based conflict, strain-based conflict and behavioral-based conflict on job performance at Cape Coast Technical University. The study adopted an explanatory research design and a quantitative approach. The population comprised of the senior and junior staff totaling 218. The study further utilized the Krejcie and Morgan sample determination table to determine a sample size of 130. Since, the sample included the junior and senior staff, the study adopted the stratified random sampling technique in selecting respondents from the strata. The study adopted a structured questionnaire for gathering primary data. The variables measured using validated scales. For study, the answers to the questionnaire were coded, and incorporated into version 25.0 of the Social Science Statistics Software Package (SPSS). Data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics Frequency and percentages were used to analyse the demographics of the respondents whilst linear regression was used to analyse the research objectives. The results of the study elucidated that unit increase the proportion of the time allocated to work over family roles increases the level of job performance by 0.798. Similarly, the study revealed that increase the level of strain staff goes through to meet their job demands reduces their job performance by -0.007. Lastly, it was found that high level of behavioural based conflict reduces performance. The study recommended that management of the University should balance the schedules of the staff so that they can make time for their family.