THE ROLE OF COERCION MITIGATION PRACTICES IN ENHANCING STABILITY IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examines the role of talent retention practice, specifically coercion mitigation strategies, in promoting institutional stability in public and private universities in Southwest Nigeria. With increasing faculty turnover rates and dissatisfaction due to inadequate support systems, these universities face significant challenges in sustaining academic quality and continuity. This study utilized a survey research design to accomplish its objectives. The research choice is based on the compatibility between quantitative research and deductive approaches. The study population consisted of academic staff members from selected public (federal or state) and private universities in Southwest Nigeria. The total population for the study is 8,550. Using Taro Yamane sampling formula a sample size of 382 respondents were obtained. Sourced data through this study's administered questionnaire were estimated using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics involved the use of frequency tables to present demographic data of respondents while inferential statistics involved the use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Technique in testing the formulated hypotheses. The analysis result showed that coercion mitigation strategies have a positive significant impact on institutional stability in public and private universities in southwest Nigeria. Hence, it was concluded that talent retention practice has a statically significant impact on institutional stability in public and private universities in southwest Nigeria. It was recommended that universities should refine their recruitment strategies to bolster institutional stability. This includes providing clear advancement opportunities to attract and retain high-quality staff and faculty