E-HRM FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN STATE CORPORATION IN KENYA
Keywords:
E-HRM Functions, E-Selection, E-Training, Organizational Performance in State CorporationAbstract
State corporations in Kenya play a critical role in the country's socio-economic development. These entities are instrumental in the implementation of government policies and the delivery of essential services, including healthcare, education, infrastructure development, and financial services. State corporations also contribute significantly to the national economy by generating revenue, creating employment opportunities, and promoting industrial growth. Despite their importance, many state corporations in Kenya face significant challenges in achieving optimal organizational performance. The general objective of the study was to establish the influence E-HRM Functions on Organizational Performance in State Corporation in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of e-selection on Organizational Performance in State Corporation in Kenya and to establish the influence of E-Training on Development on Organizational Performance in State Corporation in Kenya. The research used a cross-sectional survey design. This study targeted state corporations in Kenya. According to State Corporations Advisory Committee (2022), there are 142 state corporations in Kenya. The unit of analysis was the 142 state corporations in Kenya while the unit of observation was management employees working in the 142 state corporations in Kenya. In each firm, the study targeted 1 top management employees, 2 middle level management employee and 3 lower level employees. The total target population was therefore 420 management employees. The study used Yamane (1967) formula to determine the size of the sample. From the formula, the sample size was 272 respondents. Primary data was obtained using structured and semi-structured questionnaires. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques which are frequencies, mean, standard deviation. Inferential statistics which include Pearson correlation and the Regression Analysis Model was used to test the relationship between study variables. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26. The study concludes that e-selection has a positive and significant influence on organizational performance in State Corporation in Kenya. Further, the study concludes that e-training has a positive and significant influence on organizational performance in State Corporation in Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the management of State Corporation should implement a comprehensive e-training program for employees. By utilizing e-training platforms, State Corporations can provide employees with continuous, accessible, and cost-effective learning opportunities that are tailored to their specific roles and skills
Key Words: E-HRM Functions, E-Selection, E-Training, Organizational Performance in State Corporation
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