Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational Growth of Employees’ Cooperative
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Human Resource Management Practices, Organizational Growth, Employees’ CooperativeAbstract
Effective human resource management practices align workforce capabilities with organizational objectives and sustain growth. This study examined the relationship between human resource management practices, recruitment, selection, and placement, learning and development, performance management, rewards and recognition, and organizational growth in two employee cooperatives. Organizational growth was measured through organizational productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage. All 81 members of the board of directors, officers, managers, supervisors, and employees participated. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis to determine the extent and significance of relationships among variables. Results showed that human resource management practices were generally well executed. Recruitment, selection, and placement received the highest rating due to non-discriminatory procedures and clear policies. Areas needing improvement included onboarding, training efficacy, performance evaluation, and rewards and recognition committees. Although post-training evaluations and recognition upgrades lagged, cooperatives showed strong training partnerships, defined profitability targets, and active regulatory coordination, indicating steady progress. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between all human resource management practices and organizational growth, with rewards and recognition showing the strongest correlation. Regression analysis confirmed human resource management practices significantly influenced growth, with performance management and rewards and recognition as the strongest predictors. The study concludes that the strategic implementation of human resource management practices significantly contributes to cooperative growth. It is recommended that cooperatives institutionalize structured onboarding, enhance post-training evaluation processes, and develop transparent, timely recognition programs to sustain productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage in a dynamic business environment.
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