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The devolvement of HR practices in Saudi Arabian public universities: Exploring tensions and challenges
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Alqahtani, M and Ayentimi, DT, The devolvement of HR practices in Saudi Arabian public universities: Exploring tensions and challenges, Asia Pacific Management Review, 26, (2) pp. 86-94. ISSN 1029-3132 (2021) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.apmrv.2020.08.005
Abstract
This paper explores tensions and challenges in the devolvement of HR practices and processes as well as opportunities for strategic HRM alignment and how it will benefit Saudi Arabia (SA) higher education institutions. The research found high level of HR devolved to Deans, Heads of Schools and Colleges leading to power struggle, duplication and role ambiguity of HRM functions, loss of credibility and execution complications. These tensions have further been heightened by HR managers resistance to such changes due to uncertainties of losing their status and legitimacy. The lack of recognition and coordination between HR units and faculties points to limited evidence of strategic HRM. This paper supports the alignment and integration of HRM processes and practices within Saudi Arabia's higher education institutions. The findings are valuable for aligning strategic HRM processes and practices to build the human capital of Saudi higher education institutions.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | strategic HRM, HR devolvement, higher education, Saudi Arabia |
Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
Research Group: | Human resources and industrial relations |
Research Field: | Human resources management |
Objective Division: | Economic Framework |
Objective Group: | Management and productivity |
Objective Field: | Management |
UTAS Author: | Ayentimi, DT (Dr Desmond Ayentimi) |
ID Code: | 145964 |
Year Published: | 2021 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 3 |
Deposited By: | TSBE |
Deposited On: | 2021-08-13 |
Last Modified: | 2022-08-29 |
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