Journal of Human Resource Management

Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Perceptions and Reality of Agro Forestry Practices in Oku, Cameroon

    Godwill Tobouah Nyanchi, Moupou Moise

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 78-86
    Received: May 09, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 04, 2019
    Published: Oct. 23, 2019
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    Abstract: Every farming engagement is geared at obtaining utmost output. Small scale farmers draw knowledge of sustainable agro forestry practices either from resource persons or institutions. Appropriately, practical farming processes are done at an individual scale with the intension of obtaining maximum outcomes. This matches with perceptions and reality ... Show More
  • Approaches and Challenges of Motivating Educational Staff in Public Schools in Tanzania: Some Insights from Morogoro Municipality

    Robert Makorere, Samuel Hudson Mrisha

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 87-92
    Received: Jan. 13, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 22, 2019
    Published: Oct. 31, 2019
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to highlighting the approaches and challenges of motivating educational staff in Public Schools in Tanzania: The study draws some Insights from Morogoro Municipality; six public schools were selected in Morogoro Municipality. After selecting the Municipal, 55 teachers were selected and interviewed. Data collected were anal... Show More
  • Urban Housing Politics: Dynamics, Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Urban Housing Problems in Sebeta Town

    Efa Tadesse Debele

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 93-98
    Received: Aug. 10, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 28, 2019
    Published: Oct. 31, 2019
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    Abstract: Urban housing demand is increasing with alarming rate in urban centers due to various factors instigate the demand. However, urban housing problems are not adequately emphasized by local urban administration and social thinkers in accordance with the seriousness and urgency of urban housing problems. This scenario produces multiple predicaments whi... Show More
  • Influence of Occupational Accidents Moderated by Occupational Health and Safety Policy Regulations on Performance of Firms in Kenya

    Jared Otieno Otieno, Arvinlucy Onditi, Fronica Monari

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 99-107
    Received: Sep. 26, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 31, 2019
    Published: Nov. 07, 2019
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    Abstract: Performance in firms is an intricate affair and remains a major agenda in the corporate world. Researches have been carried out about factors that inform performance of firms, however the extent to which occupational accidents influence performance shaped by occupational health and safety policy regulations has received limited attention in the mai... Show More
  • Intellectual Capital and Value Creation Process in Family Firm: A New Combined Model

    Francesco Agliata, Danilo Tuccillo, Andrea Rey, Fabiana Roberto

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 108-119
    Received: Oct. 25, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 18, 2019
    Published: Nov. 22, 2019
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    Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to define a new combined model of business valuation for family firm, considering the implications of IC. The role of the family component in business valuation is condensed into the continuity of a trans-generational perspective. The question appears to be centred on the consistency of the familiness link with respect ... Show More
  • Influence of Human Resource Capability in Relating Talent Management Strategy and Competitive Advantage

    Angelica Gatiiria Gitonga

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 120-130
    Received: Nov. 03, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 29, 2019
    Published: Dec. 06, 2019
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    Abstract: Organisations aim at providing best quality at the lowest cost. It is beneficial to identify values and work preferences generation Y in order to employ, develop, retain and prepare them for future leadership. Talent Management strategies that enhance retention of the required talents enables the organisation gain a competitive advantage. The study... Show More
  • Usage and Challenges of Human Resources Information System in the Tanzanian Public Organizations

    Hadija Matimbwa, Orest Sebastian Masue

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 131-137
    Received: Nov. 16, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 28, 2019
    Published: Dec. 10, 2019
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    Abstract: The use of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) has recently become an important feature of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the emerging economies including Tanzania. In this paper, we review the usage and challenges of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) in Tanzania. Based on systematic review of policies, legislation and scientific ... Show More
  • Exploring Foreign Direct Investment for Human Resources Development in Developing Countries — A Case Study of Shandong Iron and Steel Group in Sierra Leone

    Sahr James Dauda, Nathaniel Osman Bangura, Zhang Li Ming

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 138-144
    Received: Oct. 24, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 07, 2019
    Published: Dec. 25, 2019
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    Abstract: Inviting foreign companies to set up factories in host countries not only helps improve the local economy, but it also helps to develop local manpower. This is because most foreign companies tend to bring in their own specialists who end up training the local workers specific new skills that end up upgrading the human resources capacity and hence t... Show More