Influence of Strategic Human Resource Management On Employee Performance in Kwande Local Government Education Authority

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Abstract

This study examined how Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) influences employee performance in the Kwande Local Government Education Authority. The main objective was to assess the current level of SHRM practices and determine their effect on staff performance. A case study design was used, with data collected from 65 employees through questionnaires, interviews, and document review. The data were analyzed using simple percentages and tables. The findings show that SHRM practices are present but weakly implemented. For example, 59.7% of respondents said training and development is practiced to a small extent, while 67.8% reported the same for performance appraisal. Similarly, 53.3% indicated that compensation is applied to a small extent. However, many respondents still agreed that these practices are important, as 53.2% agreed that training improves performance, and 53.2% strongly agreed on the importance of human resource planning. The study concludes that SHRM has a positive effect on employee performance, but its impact is limited by poor implementation. It is therefore recommended that management strengthen the execution of HR policies, invest more in staff development, involve line managers more actively, improve appraisal systems, and encourage employee participation in decision-making.

Keywords

Influence, Strategic Human Resource, Management, Employee Performance, Kwande Local Government Education Authority

DOI

10.0000/wijamssae.v1i1.2

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