Malle Srinivasa Rao’s research while affiliated with National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh and other places

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on various sectors worldwide, including education. This research investigates the effects of technology, communication, and administrative support on the motivation and work efficacy of business school teaching faculty engaged in online teaching during the pandemic. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 105 faculty members from business schools in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Statistical analysis techniques including KMO & Bartlett’s Test, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), regression analysis, and correlation analysis were employed using IBM SPSS 26.0. The findings reveal that online platforms were highly effective for communication and teaching during the pandemic, contributing to increased motivation and work efficacy among teachers. This study provides valuable insights into the role of technology in crisis education management.