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Assessing the Effectiveness of Human Resource Management in Creating Organisational Competitiveness in a South African State-Owned Enterprise Dlamini, Bongani Innocent; Zogli, Luther-King Junior; Muzanenhamo, Arvid
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 12 No. 3 (2021): May 2021
Publisher : Richtmann Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36941/mjss-2021-0014

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South African state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been underperforming for the past decade riddled with poor service delivery, employee retrenchments, lack of employee motivation and inability to embrace innovative approaches in management of business. There has been a call from the South African government for SOEs to self-renew and become effective in service delivery. As a result the role of human resource management (HRM) assist organisations to become effective through the use of innovative human resource practices. This paper is an investigation carried out at a selected South African SOE to determine the effectiveness of HRM in creating organisational competitiveness. A qualitative research approach was adopted where interviews were used to gather data from the company’s human resource practitioners and departmental heads. Non-probability sampling was used and 24 participants were purposively selected. The study revealed that HR practitioners do not participate in policy reviews whereas their skills are underutilised, they lack latest technology and it was noted that there is excessive control from high authorities. Received: 11 February 2021 / Accepted: 16 March 2021 / Published: 17 May 2021
A Qualitative Study on Talent Management Strategies in State-Owned Enterprises Muzanenhamo, Arvid; Rankhumise, Edward Malatse
International Journal of Qualitative Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): November
Publisher : CV. Literasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijqr.v3i2.919

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The purpose of the study is to identify the employee retention strategies currently used in state-owned enterprises and their effectiveness in retaining employees. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are increasingly concerned about employee retention due to skills shortages and labor turnover, which affect productivity. This has prompted this study to examine the talent management strategies used by state-owned enterprises since salaries seem to be low and unable to attract a skilled workforce. The study used qualitative research, and semi-structured interviews were administered to obtain data from Human Resource practitioners and departmental supervisors in a South African state-owned enterprise. The study found that employee wellness, more leave days, employee development, and permanent contracts are the main retention strategies used to improve employee satisfaction in public sector organizations. This study highlights the relevance of talent management strategies in achieving competitive advantage in public sector organizations.