The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Lecturer Productivity by Functional Position
Amin Pujiati (a*), Dyah Maya Nihayah (a), Arumawan Mei Saputra (a), Nadia Damayanti (b)

(a) Development Economics Department, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Semarang
Gedung L1 Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang 50229
*amin.pujiati[at]mail.unnes.ac.id
(b) Master of Economics, Universitas Diponegoro
Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.5 Pleburan, Semarang 50241

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on lecturer productivity based on functional positions. The research case study conducts at the Faculty of Economics, State University of Semarang. Respondents amounted to 129 lecturers who were divided based on functional positions. Collecting data is a questionnaire and analysis tools used Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). The results of the study show that there is a significant difference in the productivity of lecturers who did Work from Office (WFO) and Work from Home (WFH) before and during the Covid-19 pandemic among lecturers who held functional positions as head lectors and teaching staff (not yet have a functional position). Providing motivation, especially for teaching staff related to career paths, must be carried out continuously and sustainably. Planning and mapping human resources according to competencies are essential through lecturer competency training.

Keywords: Productivity, lecturer, training, human resorces, MANOVA

Topic: The Future of Education Post Covid-19