In this dissertation, the main objective of the study is to access the effect of human resource management practices (recruitment and selection, training and development, employee satisfaction, employee relations and performance appraisal) on the performance of Cooperative Bank of Oromia. Human resource management (HRM) is a comprehensive and logical approach to the employment and development of people. It can be regarded as a philosophy about how people should be managed, which is reinforced by a number of theories relating to the behavior of people and organizations. Human resource management is a process of bringing people and organizations together so that the goals of each group are accomplished. This implies HRM is part of the management process, which is concerned with the management of human resources in an organization.
HRM tries to secure the best from people by captivating their unreserved cooperation. In this way, it includes systematic planning and control of a network of the necessary organizational processes affecting and involving all organizational members including human resource (HR), planning, job and work design, job analysis, staffing, training and development, achievement evaluation and review, compensation and incentives, employee safety and representation and organizational improvements.
A cooperative bank is a business organization which is the proprietorship of its members, who are simultaneously the possessors and the clients of the bank. Cooperative banks are often established by individuals belonging in common interest. According to Gupta & Jain (2012), alike any financial institutions, Cooperative Banks in most parts of the world take deposit and lend money. It also provides financial assistance to the people with slight revenues to safeguard them from the debt deception of the cash lender. Cooperative banks are prescribed and managed on the principal of cooperative, self-help & mutual help. As any financial institutions, in Cooperative Bank of Oromia, proper human resource management is vital for its existence and development. Thus, human resource professionals and the bank’s executives are seen employing different mechanisms to retain their experienced employees. Due to this, the study assessed existing conditions in Cooperative Bank of Oromia how it has been applying human resource management practices that enable to attain best performance.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Research Methodology
- Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Results
- Chapter 5: Discussion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation aims to investigate the effect of human resource management practices on the performance of the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Ethiopia. The study seeks to understand the relationship between specific HRM practices and the bank's overall performance.
- Impact of HRM practices on Cooperative Bank performance
- Specific HRM practices and their effectiveness
- Relationship between HRM and financial performance indicators
- Analysis of the Cooperative Bank of Oromia's HRM system
- Recommendations for improving HRM practices within the bank
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, providing background information on the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, its importance within the Ethiopian economy, and the significance of effective human resource management (HRM) in the banking sector. It outlines the research problem, stating the gap in knowledge concerning the specific impact of HRM practices on the bank's performance. The chapter also defines key terms and concepts, and clearly states the research objectives and questions that will guide the study. Finally, it presents the dissertation's structure and scope.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on HRM practices and their impact on organizational performance, focusing specifically on the banking sector and cooperative organizations. It examines various HRM practices, including recruitment, training, compensation, and performance appraisal, and analyzes their influence on different aspects of organizational performance, such as financial performance, employee satisfaction, and customer satisfaction. The review synthesizes existing research to establish a theoretical framework for the study and identify gaps in current knowledge that the dissertation will address. It also highlights the specific theoretical models that will inform the empirical investigation.
Chapter 3: Research Methodology: This chapter details the research design and methodology employed in the study. It specifies the research approach (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods), the data collection methods used (e.g., surveys, interviews, document analysis), and the sampling techniques employed to select participants. The chapter also outlines the data analysis techniques used to process and analyze the collected data, ensuring that the methods are appropriate for answering the research questions. The chapter will address the limitations of the chosen methodology and discuss measures taken to mitigate potential biases.
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Results: This chapter presents the findings of the empirical analysis. It presents the results obtained from the data analysis, using tables, charts, and other relevant visual aids to effectively communicate the findings. The chapter meticulously explains the results, relating them back to the research questions and the theoretical framework established in previous chapters. Statistical analyses, if applicable, are explained clearly and accurately, focusing on the significance of the results and their implications for the study's objectives.
Chapter 5: Discussion: This chapter discusses the implications of the findings from Chapter 4. It interprets the results in relation to the existing literature reviewed in Chapter 2 and analyzes the significance of the findings in the context of the Cooperative Bank of Oromia. The chapter offers explanations for the observed relationships between HRM practices and performance, drawing on both theoretical insights and empirical evidence. It explores the limitations of the study and suggests areas for future research. This chapter lays the groundwork for the concluding chapter (not included in this preview).
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Human Resource Management, HRM practices, Cooperative Bank of Oromia, organizational performance, Ethiopia, banking sector, employee performance, financial performance, HRM effectiveness, cooperative organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions: Comprehensive Language Preview of Dissertation on HRM Practices at the Cooperative Bank of Oromia
What is the focus of this dissertation?
This dissertation investigates the impact of human resource management (HRM) practices on the performance of the Cooperative Bank of Oromia in Ethiopia. It examines the relationship between specific HRM practices and the bank's overall performance, including financial and employee-related aspects.
What are the key themes explored in the dissertation?
Key themes include the impact of HRM practices on the bank's performance, the effectiveness of specific HRM practices (like recruitment, training, compensation, and performance appraisal), the relationship between HRM and financial performance indicators, an analysis of the bank's existing HRM system, and recommendations for improving HRM practices within the Cooperative Bank of Oromia.
What is covered in each chapter of the dissertation?
Chapter 1 (Introduction): Introduces the research topic, providing background on the bank and the importance of effective HRM in the banking sector. It defines the research problem, objectives, and questions, and outlines the dissertation's structure.
Chapter 2 (Literature Review): Presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on HRM practices and their impact on organizational performance, specifically in the banking and cooperative sectors. It establishes a theoretical framework for the study.
Chapter 3 (Research Methodology): Details the research design and methodology, including the research approach, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis techniques used.
Chapter 4 (Data Analysis and Results): Presents the findings of the empirical analysis, using tables, charts, and other visual aids to effectively communicate the results. It explains the results in relation to the research questions and theoretical framework.
Chapter 5 (Discussion): Discusses the implications of the findings, interprets the results in relation to the literature, offers explanations for observed relationships, explores limitations, and suggests areas for future research.
What are the key words associated with this dissertation?
Human Resource Management, HRM practices, Cooperative Bank of Oromia, organizational performance, Ethiopia, banking sector, employee performance, financial performance, HRM effectiveness, cooperative organizations.
What type of research methodology is used?
The dissertation's methodology is described in Chapter 3. While the specific approach (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods) isn't explicitly stated in this preview, it will be clearly defined in the full dissertation.
What are the main findings of the research (as previewed)?
The specific findings are detailed in Chapter 4 of the full dissertation and are not included in this preview. However, the preview indicates that the results are presented using tables, charts, and statistical analysis (if applicable) to showcase the relationship between HRM practices and the bank's performance.
What recommendations are offered in the dissertation?
The recommendations for improving HRM practices at the Cooperative Bank of Oromia are presented in Chapter 5. This preview does not contain the specific recommendations, but they are based on the analysis of the data and the findings of the research.
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- Desalegn Fekadu Etefa (Author), 2022, Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on the Performance of Cooperative Bank of Oromia, Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1281998
