Research Publications (Management Sciences)
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Item Challenges facing HRM practitioners in achieving organisational effectiveness in South African State-owned enterprises(2021) Dlamini, Bongani Innocent; Zogli, Luther-King Junior; Muzanenhamo, ArvidThe South African state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have drawn criticism in the country concerning their performance. Retrenchments and government bailouts have been resorted to for South African SOEs in a bid to avoid liquidation. As a result, Human Resource Management is regarded as a source of organisational competence which aims at improving employee morale, reducing cost of operations and quality service improvement. An investigation was undertaken at a selected South African SOE to examine the challenges facing human resource professionals in obtaining organisational competitiveness. A qualitative research design was applied, and interviews were used on human resource practitioners who occupy departmental supervisory positions. The study revealed that Human Resources departments experienced challenges such as lack of technology, high labour turnover, and not attracting skilled technical personnel thus impending company competitiveness.Item HR management in terms of improving employee retention within organizations(2022-05-01) Vijayalakshmi, N. S.; Lourens, Melanie Elizabeth; Vyas, Sonali; Bhargava, Amitabh; Pathak, Anchal; Jayadeva, Sujay Mugaloremutt; Sidhu, Kawerinder Singh; Singh, Ankit Kumar; Alanya-Beltran, Joel; Panduro-Ramirez, JeidyThe attrition is a dynamic concept which impacts business performance. This required HR management. Generally, managing a highly discerning and independent workforce becomes difficult. The attrition arises due to one or more issues. These include organizational health, morale and motivation, low perceived value and leads up to very tangible aspects such as shareholder return and value. There for required analyze HR management. This invention analyzes HR management in terms of improving employee retention within organizations.Item Aligning strategic human resource management to Human Resources, performance and reward(The Clute Institute, 2013-11) Brauns, MelodyIn a rapidly changing business environment, one may recognise the words “the only thing constant in life is change” by French author Francois de la Rockefoucauld. Yet, with on-going change, it can be difficult to know what to do and how to do it. The world out there is harsh and competition is fierce. Indeed, the world is changing at a rapid pace. Therefore, both public and private sectors have to plan for the future and prepare for any unforeseen circumstance. This paper will discuss the link between Strategic Human Resource Management, Human resources, Performance and Reward, what we know, and the future direction of Strategic Human Resource Management. Strategic Human Resource Management involves making those decisions that define the overall vision, mission, core values and objectives of the organisation, thus determining the most effective utilisation of its resources. Walker (1992: 16) states that Strategic Management enables managers to respond to environmental changes based on a defined business mission, vision and values. Strategies are directional plans that guide management actions in the pursuit of opportunities. In essence, strategies point the way for the most promising changes. They are plans that give direction and address people related business issues. Human Resource strategies are important because they help determine how to manage people in relation to business strategies. Strategic Human Resource Management aligns Human Resources, which is necessary for the success of the organisation.