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Iris Journal of Economics & Business Management, 2023
Organisations are experiencing uncountable challenges in their thrust for competitive excellence.... more Organisations are experiencing uncountable challenges in their thrust for competitive excellence. This has made many corporations to embark on human capital development processes to facilitate extensive career development opportunities. Consistency of operations are the critical elements recoded by numerous management practitioners and researchers as determinants of corporations growth. This study assessed management inconsistent attitudes exhibited that precipitate unpleasant actions instituted by employees. In its drive towards constructive compilation of facts, this investigation extracted, reviewed, analysed and adopted relevant facts derived from secondary sources published by many schools of thought. Adoption of relevant contributions disclosed research concerns, which facilitated the collection of primary data with the aid of questionnaires and focus group discussions. A representative sample size of 200 respondents and a sample frame that encompasses three corporate institutions are the considerable elements of this endeavour. This study analysed facts derived from survey with statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Facts presented indicated that, HRM policies are selectively implemented and rights of many employees are violated. They mentioned that most job classifications do not align with prescribed rules and regulations governing human capital management. Respondents disclosed that numerous promotions are not done in accordance with stipulated regulations; elements such as capacity building, task distribution, grievances reported, are preferentially dealt with, and such act of unpleasantness leads to organisations unrest. In addition, disciplinary hearings, constructive and summary dismissal matters are neither thoroughly investigated nor supported by credible evidences in a disciplinary hearing. Consequently, aforementioned unpleasant characteristics could serve as precursor for industrial actions. This study is noteworthy to management consultancies, corporations in Freetown; and serve as reference mechanisms for numerous related investigations.
World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science, 2023
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License WJASS.MS.ID.000699.
Global Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2021
Bauxite mining exploration has left many communities in deplorable conditions, ranging from low l... more Bauxite mining exploration has left many communities in deplorable conditions, ranging from low levels of livelihood sustenance to poor health facilities and poor road networks. This study assessed effects of bauxite mining on community livelihood and sustainability. This investigation was conducted in the provincial part of Guinea. The study reviewed pieces of literature published on bauxite mining and exploration; employed descriptive statistics and correlational methods, which facilitated the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to analysis, description and conclusion of the study. Three hundred (300) questionnaires were distributed to community inhabitants, which enhanced the compilation of first-hand information. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and results disclosed numerous problems, ranging from health to education and poor road networks. It was revealed that, bauxite exploration activities have damaged lands utilised for agricultural purposes. In addition, deposits of toxic substances have damaged soil nutrients, which caused degradation of the land tenure system and unproductiveness. This study identified issues bothering Sangaredi and other communities where bauxite-mining explorations are conducted. Results descriptively explained issues of exploration and established negative effects caused by bauxite mining in the community. However, such activity adversely affects the community at large. Because of the foregoing problems discovered as negative effects, it is necessary for government and mining corporations to pay considerable attention to Bidikoum community and address such problems. However, this study is noteworthy to researchers of mineral explorations, academicians and mining consultants and such information will serve as a reference manual for further investigation on the subject matter.
International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, 2020
Managing employee and institutional performance encompasses numerous challenges, which requires m... more Managing employee and institutional performance encompasses numerous challenges, which requires management's diligence to unravel encircled difficulties. Determining staffs exhibited characteristics in different facets of organisations operations is another ambiguous endeavour tertiary institutions have been wrestling with. However, achieving exceptional performance necessitate the efficient management of universities human, material and financial resources for institutional growth. This study therefore assessed elements that constitute high-performance work system and its efficient management for effective service delivery predominantly in institutions of higher learning. In this regard, pieces of literature was reviewed from numerous publications, ranging from journal articles to management books, where several fissures were identified. This study employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methods, which enhanced the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to descriptive analysis, discussion and objective conclusion. Primary data was obtained with the aid of questionnaires distributed to a selected sample size of 250 respondents from a sample frame that constitute three universities. Results showed that, an efficient performance management system facilitate effective staff capacity development, which increases employees' skills and competencies for effective service delivery. Further considerable facts disclosed; emphasised the significance of rewards and compensation as strategic motivating elements that reinforces employee performance. Analysed and discussed first-hand information obtained from respondents established that, developing staff capacity and rewarding them equitably, facilitate exceptional performance, which leads to effective service delivery, since such staff is empowered with the required competencies for competitive excellence. In relation to aforesaid, this study is significant to general management practitioners, university authorities, human capital specialists and business consultants.
THE American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (THE AJHSSR), 2020
Managing and achieving exceptional performance is encircled with enormous challenges, which requi... more Managing and achieving exceptional performance is encircled with enormous challenges, which requires conscious thoughts and carefully assessment of its constituents. Performance management is extensively studied by numerous management practitioners and academicians who have established results that is used as reference manual by many financial institutions and multinational companies. This study however, assessed the effects of performance management systems and procedures on organisational development. In this regard, several pieces of literature published on the subject matter was reviewed as supportive mechanisms towards accomplishing objectives of this endeavour. We employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methods, which enabled the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to constructive discussion and conclusion. This study selected a sample size of 200 employees from two financial institutions where first-hand information was obtained with the aid of questionnaires distributed to sample units. Results shows that, effective training and staff development facilitate skills development, which enhances exceptional performance. In additional, organisations commitment on high employee engagement increases employees motivational level, which leads to outstanding performance and minimises staff turnover. Further facts revealed noted that, financial rewards play a pivotal role towards organisational development. Results emphasised that, employee recognition for outstanding performance and compensation for innovative contributions instils the culture of outstanding performance, which enhances organisational development. The relationship between training and performance, engagement and performance and compensation and performance disclosed that, when a workforce is well capacitated, engaged and satisfactorily rewarded, the result of such action could be achieving target, which demonstrate competitive excellence. This study is significant to small, medium and largescale enterprises. It is also noteworthy to human resource management practitioners and business consultants.
International Journal of Management and Humanities (IJMH), 2020
Managing institutions workforce encompasses enormous challenges, which warrants careful assessmen... more Managing institutions workforce encompasses enormous challenges, which warrants careful assessment of elements that constitute its effective and efficient management to ensure outstanding performance, organisational development and sustainability is enhanced. This study examined procedures and processes of managing human capital as a strategic source of sustainable enterprise development and competitive advantage. In this regard, it reviewed several pieces of literature that identified considerable elements of human capital management. This study however employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methodsfor the collection, classification and presentation of data, which was obtained through the distribution of three hundred (300) questionnaires to employees of 2 financial institutions. Data obtained from survey was analysed using percentages and Pearson correlation. Results of data analysed showed that staff capacity building (training and development), employee engagement and commitment and compensation and rewards management serves as strategic elements which facilitate the efficient management of organisations human capital. Further facts revealed, emphasised that, the judicious management of aforementioned components reinforces organisations capacity to strategically position their workforce for competitive excellence. More findings disclosed that, an efficient performance management system ensures the conduct of staff capacity building programmes and the provision of adequate toolsfacilitate the enhancement of skills and competencies for effective job performance. Also, recognising employees for their immense contributions through financial and non-financial rewards strengthens organisations management capability. In addition, effective engagement strengthens employer-employee relationship which supports and improve task, adaptive and contextual performance. In relation to the foregoing facts about human capital management, this study is noteworthy to human capital specialists, general management practitioners, business consultants and training and development specialists.
International Journal of Management and Humanities (IJMH), 2020
Performance management is a strategic component of organisations operationswhich requires careful... more Performance management is a strategic component of organisations operationswhich requires careful assessment of its constituents. Success of every institution is determined by its performance management system which ensures the provision of adequate tools that enhances outstanding performance. This study examined determinants of employee outstanding performance in corporate institutions with strategic human resource management perspectives of organisational development and sustainability. In this regard, the study critically reviewed pieces of literature published on issues relating to employee performance, which facilitated the discoveryof great concerns of exceptional performance. In order to addressgaps identified, the study employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methods which facilitated the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to descriptive analysis, discussions and objective conclusion of the study. Nevertheless;obtaining first-hand information was enhanced through the distribution of 300 questionnaires to sample units. Data obtained from sample units was analysed, using Descriptive statistics and Persian correlation. Processed data shows the significance of training and employee development as key element towards improving performance in several facets of organisational operations. However, further facts discoveredestablished that, high employee engagement facilitate effective employer-employee relationship,which shows motivational values and employees worth that prompt institutions workforce todemonstrate commitment towards organisations success. In addition, financial reward was classified as the principal motivator and its judicious use,emphasised by respondents, could influence employees towards exceptional performance.Persian Correlation established significant relationships described thus: Institutions with efficient performance management systems ensures staff capacity building which increasesemployees'competency level.On the other hand, effective engagement and allocation of financial and no-financial rewards generate an outstanding workforce that leads to organisational development and competitive advantage. In consideration to the foregoing facts, this study is significant to human resource management specialists, training and development consultants and corporate institutions in Sierra Leonne.
International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research, 2016
Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small sca... more Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small scale, large scale enterprises and multinational companies and its elements constitutes strength towards the achievement of organisations' strategic objectives in competitive environments. This study seeks to unravel the effects of motivation on employee performance, with a strategic human resource management approach. The fortitude for this research led to the retrieval of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter, and reviewed literature revealed the significance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The careful examination of the content and process theories of motivation established actualities, and further facts described the impact of performance management on firms' growth and the role of strategic human resource management in enhancing high quality performance through a motivated workforce. The available reviewed sources established that appropriate motivation mechanisms has positive effects on employees performance and helps to retain high quality employees firms desire for competitive advantage. The relevance of this study could aid practising managers, heads of private and public institutions and also human resource management practitioners.
Achieving sustainable competitive advantage through intellectual capital is a critical phenomenon... more Achieving sustainable competitive advantage through intellectual capital is a critical phenomenon and posed several challenges in the competitive environment. This study assesses the elements of intellectual capital as the pathway towards sustainable competitive advantage. The work was critically examined through the collection of data from secondary sources such as published books, articles on intellectual capital and other relevant information that constitute the subject matter. Analysis was drawn form available facts retrieved from published information which evidently stated that the subsets of intellectual capital (knowledge capital, social capital and organisational/structural capital) are competitive strategy and an indispensable route towards sustainable competitive advantage. Also, relevant facts about knowledge management, performance management, reward management and gaining competitive advantage in a tough competitive arena was also thoroughly discussed and results shows that these machineries are accelerating elements towards competitive advantage. In factual, intellectual capital is a significant path towards sustainable competitive advantage in the logic that, firms cannot operate without knowledge, relationship and effective structures in place. This study is significant to modern firms whether small scale, medium scale or multinationals. It is also noteworthy to educational institutions, executive officers, managers in public and private institutions and all spheres of life.
The strength of every institution is determined by the knowledge that resides in its staff and a ... more The strength of every institution is determined by the knowledge that resides in its staff and a well-trained and developed workforce is a recipe for outstanding performance and goal achievement. Nonetheless, the cost of training staffs in tertiary educational institutions is a critical sensation that restrains the conduct of training and developing them. This study seeks to carefully examine the impact of training and development on staff performance in tertiary educational institutions in Sierra Leone. The thrust for this theoretical research led to the retrieval of secondary sources published about the subject matter in order to structurally organize its content towards meaningful outcome. Analysis drawn from the retrieved information disclose to us that training can be conducted either on-the-job or off-the-job, which requires an assessment of the necessity of training which states the analysis of the organisation, person and task before an appropriate method could be selected. The reviewed content states that method selected should be followed by an evaluation process to ascertain its effect whether negative or positive. In relation to the evaluated evidences in the reviewed content, we are able to establish that training and development has a positive impact on employee performance as efficiency and effectiveness is activated or inspired by the quantum of knowledge that resides in employees. This study is relevant to human resource management practitioners, professors in tertiary educational institutions, management consultants and employees who are determined to improve their performance through training and development.
Modern successful organisations are determined by the effective implementation of their activitie... more Modern successful organisations are determined by the effective implementation of their activities through high quality employees who are attracted and retained for competitive advantage. The process of stimulating these high performance candidates to develop interests in joining these organisations has been a critical strategy and modelled several challenges in the competitive arena. This research seeks to unravel the difficulties associated with recruitment and selection processes and procedures in achieving organisations strategic objectives. The thrust for the effective examination of the elements of recruitment and selection led to the retrieval of secondary sources published on human resource management books and other relevant information that constitute the subject matters. Discussion was drawn from internal and external recruitment, their benefits and drawbacks and the relevance of administering employment tests in order to select suitable candidates for vacant jobs. Information extracted from relevant sources disclosed that the achievement of organisations strategic objectives can only be ascertained as a result of competent workforce whose services are solicited and retained through recruitment and selection processes and procedures conducted, either by the employing organisation or an assessment agency hired by such organisation to manage its recruitment process. In essence, recruitment and selection plays a vital role in attracting and retaining high quality employees organisations required to achieve strategic objectives. The relevance of facts obtained from this study could aid practising managers, employment agencies and human resource management specialists.
The growth of every enterprise requires careful planning of its human resources. Such task is cha... more The growth of every enterprise requires careful planning of its human resources. Such task is challenging but should be undertaken by competent personnel to ensure that operational objectives are achieved. This study seeks to assess the effects of human resource planning in the implementation of operational activities in large scale enterprises. Secondary data was retrieved from published materials in the subject matter and analysis was drawn from available facts which disclosed the assessment of skills and competences of existing work force and development of forecasts for the demand and supply of labour. Also, the relevance of recruitment, selection, training and rewarding employees to stimulate performance and the significance of human resource planning towards the effective implementation of operational activities was also established. This study will enable practising managers and human resource specialists in the planning and management of operational activities.
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](The growth of multinational companies is determined by the effective management of their internat... more The growth of multinational companies is determined by the effective management of their international assignees. Such task is clustered with several challenges since expatriates' lives in environments different from their places of origin, which requires satisfactory emolument to retain their commitment. This study determines to unravel critical issues of managing expatriates in multinational companies with an international human resource management and cultural diversity perspective. Data was obtained from secondary sources published in the subject matter in order to establish the relevance of the study and analysis was drawn from retrieved information which outlined the significance of the role of human resource professionals in multinational companies, expatriates and cultural diversity issues, global workforce planning, staffing, training and management development, global compensation, benefits and managing assignees performance, and health and safety issues affecting expatriates on international assignments. Retrieved sources disclosed that the effective management of expatriates originates from addressing cultural principles which enables multinational companies to establish effective teams, stimulates performance and enhance organisational success. Evidences established in this study will aid practising international human resource managers in multinational companies and will also serve as guide to companies that intends to go internationally.
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Reward management has been a critical sensation and modeled several challen... more ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Reward management has been a critical sensation and modeled several challenges in its distribution. Private and public establishments have been devising processes and procedures on how inequitable distribution of financial and no-financial rewards can be addressed to prevent employees' demotivation, which has adverse effects on corporations' growth. The above consideration led to the careful examination of inequitable distribution of rewards as a recipe for employee turnover in private and public corporations. The thrust for this qualitative research led to the retrieval of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter. Critical assessment on available information disclosed constituents of financial and non-financial rewards and analysis unveiled that equitable distribution of rewards serves as a process for employee retention. Further breakdown revealed that recognition and employee training and development are of paramount importance, since employees are sure of improving their skills and competencies and also prospects for promotion. The relevance of this study could be of importance to human resource management practitioners and heads of corporations since reward is an accelerating dynamism that stimulates performance and enhances corporations' success.
Addressing critically medical issues with limited knowledge capacity pose several challenges in t... more Addressing critically medical issues with limited knowledge capacity pose several challenges in the health systems. Such challenges can only be addressed if organisations can invest in training and developing employees' capacity to enhance outstanding performance. Considering the above facts, this study seeks to assess the significance of Training and Developing Medical Personnel in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, and to examine its Effects on Post Ebola Recovery in the Health Systems. The fortitude for this qualitative research led to the retrieval of secondary sources published on the subject matter and analysis of retrieved information disclosed the constituents of training and development such as: on-the-job and off-the-job training, methods of training, formal and informal training, evaluating and transferring training. Further analysis reveals that training and developing medical personnel in these West African countries has positive effects on post Ebola recovery since employees will be equipped with the required skills and competences to forecast, identify and minimise or eradicate issues that will prompt unexpected health circumstances in the future. Therelevance of this study could aid medical practitioners in the threeWestAfrican countries and is also noteworthy to public and private establishments.
Managing high quality employees in modern enterprises is quite a challenging task since some ente... more Managing high quality employees in modern enterprises is quite a challenging task since some enterprises cannot afford to retain such talents as a result of their high reward expectations. For an enterprise to develop and sustain in a tough competitive environment, it requires competent workforce endowed with tacit and explicit intellectual capital in order to transform its operations. In this regard, this study seeks to examine the process of managing talents for sustainable enterprise development. The qualitative perspective of this research led to the extraction of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter. Analysis drawn from reviewed information disclosed the significance of attracting, selecting, training, compensating and retaining higher quality employees as elements that constitute the effective and efficient management of talents for sustainable enterprise development. The significance of this study could aid practising managers, human resources professionals and heads of private and public corporations.
Volume 5, Issue 12 by Abdul Amid Aziz Jalloh
Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small sca... more Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small scale, large scale enterprises and multinational companies and its elements constitutes strength towards the achievement of organisations' strategic objectives in competitive environments. This study seeks to unravel the effects of motivation on employee performance, with a strategic human resource management approach. The fortitude for this research led to the retrieval of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter, and reviewed literature revealed the significance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The careful examination of the content and process theories of motivation established actualities, and further facts described the impact of performance management on firms' growth and the role of strategic human resource management in enhancing high quality performance through a motivated workforce. The available reviewed sources established that appropriate motivation mechanisms has positive effects on employees performance and helps to retain high quality employees firms desire for competitive advantage. The relevance of this study could aid practising managers, heads of private and public institutions and also human resource management practitioners.
Iris Journal of Economics & Business Management, 2023
Organisations are experiencing uncountable challenges in their thrust for competitive excellence.... more Organisations are experiencing uncountable challenges in their thrust for competitive excellence. This has made many corporations to embark on human capital development processes to facilitate extensive career development opportunities. Consistency of operations are the critical elements recoded by numerous management practitioners and researchers as determinants of corporations growth. This study assessed management inconsistent attitudes exhibited that precipitate unpleasant actions instituted by employees. In its drive towards constructive compilation of facts, this investigation extracted, reviewed, analysed and adopted relevant facts derived from secondary sources published by many schools of thought. Adoption of relevant contributions disclosed research concerns, which facilitated the collection of primary data with the aid of questionnaires and focus group discussions. A representative sample size of 200 respondents and a sample frame that encompasses three corporate institutions are the considerable elements of this endeavour. This study analysed facts derived from survey with statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Facts presented indicated that, HRM policies are selectively implemented and rights of many employees are violated. They mentioned that most job classifications do not align with prescribed rules and regulations governing human capital management. Respondents disclosed that numerous promotions are not done in accordance with stipulated regulations; elements such as capacity building, task distribution, grievances reported, are preferentially dealt with, and such act of unpleasantness leads to organisations unrest. In addition, disciplinary hearings, constructive and summary dismissal matters are neither thoroughly investigated nor supported by credible evidences in a disciplinary hearing. Consequently, aforementioned unpleasant characteristics could serve as precursor for industrial actions. This study is noteworthy to management consultancies, corporations in Freetown; and serve as reference mechanisms for numerous related investigations.
World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science, 2023
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License WJASS.MS.ID.000699.
Global Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2021
Bauxite mining exploration has left many communities in deplorable conditions, ranging from low l... more Bauxite mining exploration has left many communities in deplorable conditions, ranging from low levels of livelihood sustenance to poor health facilities and poor road networks. This study assessed effects of bauxite mining on community livelihood and sustainability. This investigation was conducted in the provincial part of Guinea. The study reviewed pieces of literature published on bauxite mining and exploration; employed descriptive statistics and correlational methods, which facilitated the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to analysis, description and conclusion of the study. Three hundred (300) questionnaires were distributed to community inhabitants, which enhanced the compilation of first-hand information. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and results disclosed numerous problems, ranging from health to education and poor road networks. It was revealed that, bauxite exploration activities have damaged lands utilised for agricultural purposes. In addition, deposits of toxic substances have damaged soil nutrients, which caused degradation of the land tenure system and unproductiveness. This study identified issues bothering Sangaredi and other communities where bauxite-mining explorations are conducted. Results descriptively explained issues of exploration and established negative effects caused by bauxite mining in the community. However, such activity adversely affects the community at large. Because of the foregoing problems discovered as negative effects, it is necessary for government and mining corporations to pay considerable attention to Bidikoum community and address such problems. However, this study is noteworthy to researchers of mineral explorations, academicians and mining consultants and such information will serve as a reference manual for further investigation on the subject matter.
International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, 2020
Managing employee and institutional performance encompasses numerous challenges, which requires m... more Managing employee and institutional performance encompasses numerous challenges, which requires management's diligence to unravel encircled difficulties. Determining staffs exhibited characteristics in different facets of organisations operations is another ambiguous endeavour tertiary institutions have been wrestling with. However, achieving exceptional performance necessitate the efficient management of universities human, material and financial resources for institutional growth. This study therefore assessed elements that constitute high-performance work system and its efficient management for effective service delivery predominantly in institutions of higher learning. In this regard, pieces of literature was reviewed from numerous publications, ranging from journal articles to management books, where several fissures were identified. This study employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methods, which enhanced the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to descriptive analysis, discussion and objective conclusion. Primary data was obtained with the aid of questionnaires distributed to a selected sample size of 250 respondents from a sample frame that constitute three universities. Results showed that, an efficient performance management system facilitate effective staff capacity development, which increases employees' skills and competencies for effective service delivery. Further considerable facts disclosed; emphasised the significance of rewards and compensation as strategic motivating elements that reinforces employee performance. Analysed and discussed first-hand information obtained from respondents established that, developing staff capacity and rewarding them equitably, facilitate exceptional performance, which leads to effective service delivery, since such staff is empowered with the required competencies for competitive excellence. In relation to aforesaid, this study is significant to general management practitioners, university authorities, human capital specialists and business consultants.
THE American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (THE AJHSSR), 2020
Managing and achieving exceptional performance is encircled with enormous challenges, which requi... more Managing and achieving exceptional performance is encircled with enormous challenges, which requires conscious thoughts and carefully assessment of its constituents. Performance management is extensively studied by numerous management practitioners and academicians who have established results that is used as reference manual by many financial institutions and multinational companies. This study however, assessed the effects of performance management systems and procedures on organisational development. In this regard, several pieces of literature published on the subject matter was reviewed as supportive mechanisms towards accomplishing objectives of this endeavour. We employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methods, which enabled the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to constructive discussion and conclusion. This study selected a sample size of 200 employees from two financial institutions where first-hand information was obtained with the aid of questionnaires distributed to sample units. Results shows that, effective training and staff development facilitate skills development, which enhances exceptional performance. In additional, organisations commitment on high employee engagement increases employees motivational level, which leads to outstanding performance and minimises staff turnover. Further facts revealed noted that, financial rewards play a pivotal role towards organisational development. Results emphasised that, employee recognition for outstanding performance and compensation for innovative contributions instils the culture of outstanding performance, which enhances organisational development. The relationship between training and performance, engagement and performance and compensation and performance disclosed that, when a workforce is well capacitated, engaged and satisfactorily rewarded, the result of such action could be achieving target, which demonstrate competitive excellence. This study is significant to small, medium and largescale enterprises. It is also noteworthy to human resource management practitioners and business consultants.
International Journal of Management and Humanities (IJMH), 2020
Managing institutions workforce encompasses enormous challenges, which warrants careful assessmen... more Managing institutions workforce encompasses enormous challenges, which warrants careful assessment of elements that constitute its effective and efficient management to ensure outstanding performance, organisational development and sustainability is enhanced. This study examined procedures and processes of managing human capital as a strategic source of sustainable enterprise development and competitive advantage. In this regard, it reviewed several pieces of literature that identified considerable elements of human capital management. This study however employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methodsfor the collection, classification and presentation of data, which was obtained through the distribution of three hundred (300) questionnaires to employees of 2 financial institutions. Data obtained from survey was analysed using percentages and Pearson correlation. Results of data analysed showed that staff capacity building (training and development), employee engagement and commitment and compensation and rewards management serves as strategic elements which facilitate the efficient management of organisations human capital. Further facts revealed, emphasised that, the judicious management of aforementioned components reinforces organisations capacity to strategically position their workforce for competitive excellence. More findings disclosed that, an efficient performance management system ensures the conduct of staff capacity building programmes and the provision of adequate toolsfacilitate the enhancement of skills and competencies for effective job performance. Also, recognising employees for their immense contributions through financial and non-financial rewards strengthens organisations management capability. In addition, effective engagement strengthens employer-employee relationship which supports and improve task, adaptive and contextual performance. In relation to the foregoing facts about human capital management, this study is noteworthy to human capital specialists, general management practitioners, business consultants and training and development specialists.
International Journal of Management and Humanities (IJMH), 2020
Performance management is a strategic component of organisations operationswhich requires careful... more Performance management is a strategic component of organisations operationswhich requires careful assessment of its constituents. Success of every institution is determined by its performance management system which ensures the provision of adequate tools that enhances outstanding performance. This study examined determinants of employee outstanding performance in corporate institutions with strategic human resource management perspectives of organisational development and sustainability. In this regard, the study critically reviewed pieces of literature published on issues relating to employee performance, which facilitated the discoveryof great concerns of exceptional performance. In order to addressgaps identified, the study employed descriptive quantitative and correlational methods which facilitated the gathering, classification and presentation of data that led to descriptive analysis, discussions and objective conclusion of the study. Nevertheless;obtaining first-hand information was enhanced through the distribution of 300 questionnaires to sample units. Data obtained from sample units was analysed, using Descriptive statistics and Persian correlation. Processed data shows the significance of training and employee development as key element towards improving performance in several facets of organisational operations. However, further facts discoveredestablished that, high employee engagement facilitate effective employer-employee relationship,which shows motivational values and employees worth that prompt institutions workforce todemonstrate commitment towards organisations success. In addition, financial reward was classified as the principal motivator and its judicious use,emphasised by respondents, could influence employees towards exceptional performance.Persian Correlation established significant relationships described thus: Institutions with efficient performance management systems ensures staff capacity building which increasesemployees'competency level.On the other hand, effective engagement and allocation of financial and no-financial rewards generate an outstanding workforce that leads to organisational development and competitive advantage. In consideration to the foregoing facts, this study is significant to human resource management specialists, training and development consultants and corporate institutions in Sierra Leonne.
International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research, 2016
Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small sca... more Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small scale, large scale enterprises and multinational companies and its elements constitutes strength towards the achievement of organisations' strategic objectives in competitive environments. This study seeks to unravel the effects of motivation on employee performance, with a strategic human resource management approach. The fortitude for this research led to the retrieval of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter, and reviewed literature revealed the significance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The careful examination of the content and process theories of motivation established actualities, and further facts described the impact of performance management on firms' growth and the role of strategic human resource management in enhancing high quality performance through a motivated workforce. The available reviewed sources established that appropriate motivation mechanisms has positive effects on employees performance and helps to retain high quality employees firms desire for competitive advantage. The relevance of this study could aid practising managers, heads of private and public institutions and also human resource management practitioners.
Achieving sustainable competitive advantage through intellectual capital is a critical phenomenon... more Achieving sustainable competitive advantage through intellectual capital is a critical phenomenon and posed several challenges in the competitive environment. This study assesses the elements of intellectual capital as the pathway towards sustainable competitive advantage. The work was critically examined through the collection of data from secondary sources such as published books, articles on intellectual capital and other relevant information that constitute the subject matter. Analysis was drawn form available facts retrieved from published information which evidently stated that the subsets of intellectual capital (knowledge capital, social capital and organisational/structural capital) are competitive strategy and an indispensable route towards sustainable competitive advantage. Also, relevant facts about knowledge management, performance management, reward management and gaining competitive advantage in a tough competitive arena was also thoroughly discussed and results shows that these machineries are accelerating elements towards competitive advantage. In factual, intellectual capital is a significant path towards sustainable competitive advantage in the logic that, firms cannot operate without knowledge, relationship and effective structures in place. This study is significant to modern firms whether small scale, medium scale or multinationals. It is also noteworthy to educational institutions, executive officers, managers in public and private institutions and all spheres of life.
The strength of every institution is determined by the knowledge that resides in its staff and a ... more The strength of every institution is determined by the knowledge that resides in its staff and a well-trained and developed workforce is a recipe for outstanding performance and goal achievement. Nonetheless, the cost of training staffs in tertiary educational institutions is a critical sensation that restrains the conduct of training and developing them. This study seeks to carefully examine the impact of training and development on staff performance in tertiary educational institutions in Sierra Leone. The thrust for this theoretical research led to the retrieval of secondary sources published about the subject matter in order to structurally organize its content towards meaningful outcome. Analysis drawn from the retrieved information disclose to us that training can be conducted either on-the-job or off-the-job, which requires an assessment of the necessity of training which states the analysis of the organisation, person and task before an appropriate method could be selected. The reviewed content states that method selected should be followed by an evaluation process to ascertain its effect whether negative or positive. In relation to the evaluated evidences in the reviewed content, we are able to establish that training and development has a positive impact on employee performance as efficiency and effectiveness is activated or inspired by the quantum of knowledge that resides in employees. This study is relevant to human resource management practitioners, professors in tertiary educational institutions, management consultants and employees who are determined to improve their performance through training and development.
Modern successful organisations are determined by the effective implementation of their activitie... more Modern successful organisations are determined by the effective implementation of their activities through high quality employees who are attracted and retained for competitive advantage. The process of stimulating these high performance candidates to develop interests in joining these organisations has been a critical strategy and modelled several challenges in the competitive arena. This research seeks to unravel the difficulties associated with recruitment and selection processes and procedures in achieving organisations strategic objectives. The thrust for the effective examination of the elements of recruitment and selection led to the retrieval of secondary sources published on human resource management books and other relevant information that constitute the subject matters. Discussion was drawn from internal and external recruitment, their benefits and drawbacks and the relevance of administering employment tests in order to select suitable candidates for vacant jobs. Information extracted from relevant sources disclosed that the achievement of organisations strategic objectives can only be ascertained as a result of competent workforce whose services are solicited and retained through recruitment and selection processes and procedures conducted, either by the employing organisation or an assessment agency hired by such organisation to manage its recruitment process. In essence, recruitment and selection plays a vital role in attracting and retaining high quality employees organisations required to achieve strategic objectives. The relevance of facts obtained from this study could aid practising managers, employment agencies and human resource management specialists.
The growth of every enterprise requires careful planning of its human resources. Such task is cha... more The growth of every enterprise requires careful planning of its human resources. Such task is challenging but should be undertaken by competent personnel to ensure that operational objectives are achieved. This study seeks to assess the effects of human resource planning in the implementation of operational activities in large scale enterprises. Secondary data was retrieved from published materials in the subject matter and analysis was drawn from available facts which disclosed the assessment of skills and competences of existing work force and development of forecasts for the demand and supply of labour. Also, the relevance of recruitment, selection, training and rewarding employees to stimulate performance and the significance of human resource planning towards the effective implementation of operational activities was also established. This study will enable practising managers and human resource specialists in the planning and management of operational activities.
The growth of multinational companies is determined by the effective management of their internat... more The growth of multinational companies is determined by the effective management of their international assignees. Such task is clustered with several challenges since expatriates' lives in environments different from their places of origin, which requires satisfactory emolument to retain their commitment. This study determines to unravel critical issues of managing expatriates in multinational companies with an international human resource management and cultural diversity perspective. Data was obtained from secondary sources published in the subject matter in order to establish the relevance of the study and analysis was drawn from retrieved information which outlined the significance of the role of human resource professionals in multinational companies, expatriates and cultural diversity issues, global workforce planning, staffing, training and management development, global compensation, benefits and managing assignees performance, and health and safety issues affecting expatriates on international assignments. Retrieved sources disclosed that the effective management of expatriates originates from addressing cultural principles which enables multinational companies to establish effective teams, stimulates performance and enhance organisational success. Evidences established in this study will aid practising international human resource managers in multinational companies and will also serve as guide to companies that intends to go internationally.
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Reward management has been a critical sensation and modeled several challen... more ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Reward management has been a critical sensation and modeled several challenges in its distribution. Private and public establishments have been devising processes and procedures on how inequitable distribution of financial and no-financial rewards can be addressed to prevent employees' demotivation, which has adverse effects on corporations' growth. The above consideration led to the careful examination of inequitable distribution of rewards as a recipe for employee turnover in private and public corporations. The thrust for this qualitative research led to the retrieval of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter. Critical assessment on available information disclosed constituents of financial and non-financial rewards and analysis unveiled that equitable distribution of rewards serves as a process for employee retention. Further breakdown revealed that recognition and employee training and development are of paramount importance, since employees are sure of improving their skills and competencies and also prospects for promotion. The relevance of this study could be of importance to human resource management practitioners and heads of corporations since reward is an accelerating dynamism that stimulates performance and enhances corporations' success.
Addressing critically medical issues with limited knowledge capacity pose several challenges in t... more Addressing critically medical issues with limited knowledge capacity pose several challenges in the health systems. Such challenges can only be addressed if organisations can invest in training and developing employees' capacity to enhance outstanding performance. Considering the above facts, this study seeks to assess the significance of Training and Developing Medical Personnel in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, and to examine its Effects on Post Ebola Recovery in the Health Systems. The fortitude for this qualitative research led to the retrieval of secondary sources published on the subject matter and analysis of retrieved information disclosed the constituents of training and development such as: on-the-job and off-the-job training, methods of training, formal and informal training, evaluating and transferring training. Further analysis reveals that training and developing medical personnel in these West African countries has positive effects on post Ebola recovery since employees will be equipped with the required skills and competences to forecast, identify and minimise or eradicate issues that will prompt unexpected health circumstances in the future. Therelevance of this study could aid medical practitioners in the threeWestAfrican countries and is also noteworthy to public and private establishments.
Managing high quality employees in modern enterprises is quite a challenging task since some ente... more Managing high quality employees in modern enterprises is quite a challenging task since some enterprises cannot afford to retain such talents as a result of their high reward expectations. For an enterprise to develop and sustain in a tough competitive environment, it requires competent workforce endowed with tacit and explicit intellectual capital in order to transform its operations. In this regard, this study seeks to examine the process of managing talents for sustainable enterprise development. The qualitative perspective of this research led to the extraction of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter. Analysis drawn from reviewed information disclosed the significance of attracting, selecting, training, compensating and retaining higher quality employees as elements that constitute the effective and efficient management of talents for sustainable enterprise development. The significance of this study could aid practising managers, human resources professionals and heads of private and public corporations.
Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small sca... more Motivation has been established to be a critical sensation in the operations of today's small scale, large scale enterprises and multinational companies and its elements constitutes strength towards the achievement of organisations' strategic objectives in competitive environments. This study seeks to unravel the effects of motivation on employee performance, with a strategic human resource management approach. The fortitude for this research led to the retrieval of information from secondary sources published on the subject matter, and reviewed literature revealed the significance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The careful examination of the content and process theories of motivation established actualities, and further facts described the impact of performance management on firms' growth and the role of strategic human resource management in enhancing high quality performance through a motivated workforce. The available reviewed sources established that appropriate motivation mechanisms has positive effects on employees performance and helps to retain high quality employees firms desire for competitive advantage. The relevance of this study could aid practising managers, heads of private and public institutions and also human resource management practitioners.