THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW

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  • Rosetta Asha THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ajpr.1111

Keywords:

Strategic management, human resource management, performance, university

Abstract

Purpose: The main aim of this study is to establish the relationship between human resource management practices and performance of public universities in Kenya.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature review was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between strategic human resource management practices and performance of public universities in Kenya. Based on previous studies, resourcing practices, reward management and training and development were expected to have a positive effect on performance

Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: With due regard to the ever-increasing desire to have high organizational performance in public universities there is need to invest in various strategies. This should be done in a manner in which all the stakeholders are happy

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Published

2022-07-04

How to Cite

Asha, R. . (2022). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW. American Journal of Public Relations, 1(1), 43 – 53. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajpr.1111

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