scholarly journals Happiness Index for Human Resource Management Practitioners Associated with the Professional Body

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5(J)) ◽  
pp. 297-305
Author(s):  
Molefe Jonathan Maleka ◽  
Ilze Swarts ◽  
Magdeline Mmako
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Distributive Justice ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Full Time

The study explored the perceptions of human resource management (HRM) practitioners in South Africa, using the following happiness dimensions: positive emotions, job-related wellbeing, affective commitment, employee engagement and distributive justice. The research approach was quantitative, and the research design was descriptive and longitudinal (i.e. over a two-year period). The convenience sampling technique was used to select participants. In 2016, the sample size was 204, and in 2017, the sample size was 76. The data were collected at the conventions hosted by the Institute of People Management (IPM). The major findings were that the majority of the participants were females, were employed on a full-time basis, had degrees, earned R40 000 and above, and were not unionized. Participants rated the positive emotions negatively, suggesting that they were disaffected with their remuneration, and they rated the job-related wellbeing, affective commitment, employee engagement and distributive justice items positively. The implication of this study for policymakers is that they must review their remuneration policy and practices. The implication for managers is that they might struggle to keep HRM practitioners effective, motivated, and having cordial relationships.   

scholarly journals Antecedents of Affective Commitment of Human Resource Management Practitioners Attending a Professional Body Convention

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Molefe Jonathan Maleka ◽  
Mphoreng Magdeline Mmako ◽  
Ilze Swarts
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Distributive Justice ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Study Results

In this paper, affective events theory (AET) is used to develop a model that can be used by organizations to enhance propitious work conditions that will encourage human resource management (HRM) practitioners to be affectively committed to their organizations. AET states that there are certain antecedents (i.e. distributive justice, job-related well-being, and employee engagement) that positively correlate with job satisfaction. According to AET, positive emotions have a positive indirect correlation between antecedents and job satisfaction. AET states that job satisfaction positively relates to affective commitment. The research design was cross-sectional and correlational, and the sample size was (n=205).From the 300 questionnaires distributed to HRM practitioners, the response rate was 68.33%. The main finding is that respondents rated the positive emotions items below the mean, and there was a significant positive relationship between distributive justice and job satisfaction (β = 0.61; p≤ 0.001). The data showed that job satisfaction positively correlated with affective commitment (β = 0.70; p ≤ 0.001).Positive emotions only mediated the relationship between distributive justice and job satisfaction (β = 0.36; p ≤ 0.001). The study results have implications for managers’ efforts to keep HRM practitioners affectively committed, as the latter were not satisfied with their remuneration. The data created awareness that when a remuneration policy is drafted, it should take cognisance that HRM practitioners who have positive emotions will be affectively committed and stay longer in organizations.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Affective Commitment of Human Resource Management Practitioners Attending a Professional Body Convention

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3(J)) ◽  
pp. 121-132
Author(s):  
Molefe Jonathan Maleka ◽  
Mphoreng Magdeline Mmako ◽  
Ilze Swarts
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Distributive Justice ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Study Results

In this paper, affective events theory (AET) is used to develop a model that can be used by organizations to enhance propitious work conditions that will encourage human resource management (HRM) practitioners to be affectively committed to their organizations. AET states that there are certain antecedents (i.e. distributive justice, job-related well-being, and employee engagement) that positively correlate with job satisfaction. According to AET, positive emotions have a positive indirect correlation between antecedents and job satisfaction. AET states that job satisfaction positively relates to affective commitment. The research design was cross-sectional and correlational, and the sample size was (n=205).From the 300 questionnaires distributed to HRM practitioners, the response rate was 68.33%. The main finding is that respondents rated the positive emotions items below the mean, and there was a significant positive relationship between distributive justice and job satisfaction (β = 0.61; p≤ 0.001). The data showed that job satisfaction positively correlated with affective commitment (β = 0.70; p ≤ 0.001).Positive emotions only mediated the relationship between distributive justice and job satisfaction (β = 0.36; p ≤ 0.001). The study results have implications for managers’ efforts to keep HRM practitioners affectively committed, as the latter were not satisfied with their remuneration. The data created awareness that when a remuneration policy is drafted, it should take cognisance that HRM practitioners who have positive emotions will be affectively committed and stay longer in organizations.

scholarly journals Investigating the impact of human resource management practices on employee engagement, and the moderating role of strategy implementation in Egypt

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed M. Saad ◽  
Hazem R. Gaber ◽  
Ashraf A. Labib
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderating Role

Orientation: The concept of employee engagement has attracted the attention of both academics and practitioners due to its importance in enhancing the performance and profitability of organisations.Research Purpose: This article examines the impact of human resource management (HRM) practices on employee engagement in the Egyptian context. The purpose of this article was to develop an in-depth understanding of the concepts of HRM practices and their impact on employee engagement, and the moderating role of strategy implementation.Motivation for the study: Given the scarcity of research that examines the impact of HRM practices on employee engagement especially in the banking sector, this article examines how different HRM practices can influence the level of employee engagement.Research approach/design and method: For the purpose of answering the research questions and testing the proposed hypotheses, a quantitative research approach was adopted by distributing a questionnaire to 228 employees from the banking sector in Egypt.Main findings: The findings indicated that HRM practices had a positive significant impact on employee engagement. In particular, these practices included selection and hiring, job design as well as reward and payment systems. However, the findings showed that the strategic implementation does not moderate the relationship between HRM practices and employee engagement.Practical/managerial implications: This article provides some guidelines for organisations to follow to fully utilise the power of employee engagement by applying effective HRM practices.Contribution/value-add: The contribution of this study is that it is one of the few studies that have so far investigated this relationship in the Egyptian environment.

Linking Work Engagement to Job Performance Through Flexible Human Resource Management

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandra Sekhar ◽  
Manoj Patwardhan ◽  
Vishal Vyas
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

The Problem The Indian information technology (IT) industry has shown a phenomenal growth over the last two decades. These changes such as increased global competition and the shift in the blend and level of the workforce have led to an increasing level of uncertainty in the industry. To overcome this unprecedented change, IT firms need to adopt flexible human resource management (FHRM) that has a direct and/or indirect impact on job performance. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to explore the impact of work engagement on job performance through FHRM among IT professionals in India. The Solution The results indicate that the use of FHRM by the employees is an important mediator between the positive relationship of work engagement and job performance. Both work engagement and FHRM contributed to job performance. The sample firm and responses for the study were limited to IT industry domain only. The results suggest that FHRM should be promoted at the employee and firm levels to boost job performance. The Stakeholders Reflecting on the employee engagement and job performance via FHRM would boost the organizational flexibility in the IT industry. FHRM makes the employee more organization fit and more engaged for their respective job. This study may be helpful in unveiling the importance of flexibility in job performance. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that links work engagement, FHRM, and job performance in the Indian IT industry context. The study helps in the development of theory in FHRM and employee engagement.

scholarly journals An Empirical Analysis of Predictor Influence Mechanisms of HRM Practices and Corporate Sustainability on Employee Engagement: A mediation Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Georgia Rosemarie Simon ◽  
Erhua (Iris) Zhou ◽  
Gideon Sagoe
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Organizational Studies ◽  
Employee Tenure

The unquestionable benefits of employee engagement and the ill-effects of disengagement (EE) have necessitated further investigation within the field of human resource management and the wider organizational studies domain. This study sought to measure the perception of employees at a Commercial Bank in Jamaica, on how various practices in the organization, such as human resource management practices (HRMPs), the ethical climate (OEC), and corporate sustainability (CS) affected their engagement. Based on the responses of 130 employees who responded to a self-administered questionnaire hosted online, it was shown quantitatively that employee tenure in an organization affects their engagement, as employees with less than one year, and more than ten years of service with the organization were more engaged. Also, the results indicated that both HRMPs and initiatives and strategies on CS had influence on employees’ behaviour and subsequently their engagement and the predictor effects were enhanced by the mediation effect of OEC. These findings are relevant to practice as well as provide elucidation on the specific mechanisms that influence the relationship between HRMPs and EE, as well as contributing to sparse literature on EE in a Caribbean context.

Unlocking Drivers for Employee Engagement Through Human Resource Analytics

2022 ◽  
pp. 471-490
Author(s):  
Kanupriya Misra Bakhru ◽  
Alka Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Employee Behavior ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Low Level ◽  
The Future

The authors have discussed in detail the meaning of employee engagement and its relevance for the organizations in the present scenario. The authors also highlighted the various factors that predict the employee engagement of the employees in the varied organizations. The authors have emphasized on the role that HR analytics can play to identify the reasons for low level of engagement among employees and suggesting ways to improve the same using predictive analytics. The authors have also advocated the benefits that organizations can reap by making use of HR analytics in measuring the engagement levels of the employees and improving the engagement levels of diverse workforce in the existing organizations. The authors have also proposed the future perspectives of the proposed study that help the organizations and officials from the top management to tap the benefits of analytics in the function of human resource management and to address the upcoming issues related to employee behavior.

The role of affective commitment on the relationship between human resource management practices and informal workplace learning

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Shariful Alam Khandakar ◽  
Faizuniah Pangil
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Human Resource Management Practices ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain the mediation effect of affective commitment on the relationship between human resource management practices and informal workplace learning.Design/methodology/approachThis paper develops a conceptual framework along with propositions by integrating comprehensive literatures, in the field of human resource management, affective commitment and informal workplace learning. Through the review of detail literature and based on the situated learning theory (Lave and Wenger, 1991) and organizational support theory (Eisenberger et al., 1986; Rhoades and Eisenberger, 2002; – and Eisenberger, 2006), it is proposed that eight human resource practices could affect informal workplace learning. Moreover, it is also argued that affective commitment could mediate the relationship between HRM practices and informal workplace learning.FindingsThis paper provides a conceptual framework on human resource management practices and informal workplace learning which is mediated by affective commitment.Originality/valueNone of the models presented in the literature details the mediation of affective commitment on the relationship between human resource management practices and informal workplace learning which is mediated by affective commitment as indeed the most recent research on the subject envisages.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Relationship between Strategic Management and Human Resources Management in Informatics Services Company of Tehran Province

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Amir Kompani ◽  
Amir Babak Marjani
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Tehran Province ◽  
The Relationship

Concepts of strategic management and human resource management has long been of interest of researchers and various studies have been done on the relationship between these concepts. In general, researchers believe that the strategic management of the organization leaves a significant role in human resource management. In this regard, the present study is an attempt to examine this relationship in the form of a conceptual model includes 12 hypotheses that have been tested and evaluated in the informatics services company with a population of 740 people. In this study, the concept of strategic management in the form of three basic dimensions: 1) strategic planning, 2) execution of strategy, and 3) assessment strategy has been defined. Human resource management also consists of four main dimensions: 1) attraction and retain the human resources, 2) perceived organizational support, 3) normative and affective commitment, and 4) Optional behavior.  The results showed that between strategic management and human resource management are positively and significantly correlated. As the results showed three independent variables of the study were able to predict more than half of dependent variable changes of human resource management, among which the variable of evaluation of strategy had the greatest role.

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