Human Resource Management Practices of Government Agencies

Abstract

Human Resource plays a very vital asset for any organization which translates into competitive advantage. Managing human resource requires effective HRM system. This system should be backed up by sound HRM practices that compose organizational activities directed at managing the pool of human resources and ensuring that the resources are employed towards the fulfillment of the organizational goals. This study assessed the HRM practices as to planning, recruitment, training, participation, performance, appraisal and compensation of the selected government agencies in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. At the same time, it determined the significant difference in the extent of implementation of HRM practices among the government agencies. To this end, a descriptive- evaluative research design was utilized administering an adopted survey questionnaire to 37 HRM officers and employees. Results revealed that the government agencies understudy had their human resource management practices in place and put importance and followed a system in the implementation of planning, recruitment, training, participation, performance, appraisal and compensation as evident in the Most of the Time adjectival rating in all areas of HRM. Further, when the HRM practices were compared with other government agencies, result showed a significant difference in their level of implementation.