Abstract: Background: Due to growth in education sector in India, private institutions are playing a major role in Indian education system since last decade. Quality of education imparted depends on satisfaction of teachers. Although, service to society is considered most important factor for teachers , but private educational institutes need to identify preferences of teachers to make better human resource practices and retain manpower . The choice of career preference between government educational institutes or private educational institutes is important aspect of society. Government job gives job security and private job has relatively higher compensation. The research endeavors to analyse what are motivating factors for teachers in private higher education institutions in India.....
Keywords: Career Anchors, , Higher Education, Private Institutions ,Teachers, Job Security
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