THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Purpose: The main aim of this study is to establish the relationship between human resource management practices and performance of public universities in Kenya. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature review was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between strategic human resource management practices and performance of public universities in Kenya. Based on previous studies, resourcing practices, reward management and training and development were expected to have a positive effect on performance Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: With due regard to the ever-increasing desire to have high organizational performance in public universities there is need to invest in various strategies. This should be done in a manner in which all the stakeholders are happy