Resource Management in Middle East and North African Region

Abstract

Purpose: The paper explores the human resources management (HRM) practices, especially In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) areas, the research focuses on employee motivation, training, development, process improvement, and reward. To assist businesses in the MENA area recruit and retain talent, the report details the elements that might have an influence on HR policies and strategies in the region.  

Methodology: Review of related and relevant literature was conducted, with emphasis on the HRM practices in MENA region with the thematic analysis and systematic literature review approach. This can be done with the implication of secondary sources of information to make this study evident as per the opinions of different authors.  

Findings: The paper's secondary findings show that developing and transitioning economies have a hard time attracting and maintaining top personnel. The quality of the application of HRM practices and strategies in MENA firms was shown to be influenced by a number of variables. These were changes in economic environment, changes in technology, and changes in national economy. To help organizations in MENA region address these complex issues, the paper presented recommendations focusing on the improvement of the internal environment of the organizations and establishment of risk management plans to manage uncertain external factors that impact an organization.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social exchange theory, Modern organization theory and institutional theory are some important perspectives that are used in this research article which helps in presenting the importance of employees and their effective contribution to manage HRM practices and workplace decorum effectively. Additionally, the paper primarily explores the different complex issues surrounding the HRM practices in MENA region. To do so, the market environment of the region was studied. By doing so, the unique organizational and business settings of the MENA region are analyzed. Using this method, for instance, researchers discovered that despite the MENA region's wealth, its governments lack the sound financial planning necessary to put their money to work improving the corporate performance of their nation. Also, there are variety of Human resource management theories and frameworks like Maslow Hierarchy theory of motivation can be used for further purposes in other studies that basically contributes and engage large number of employees towards organizational goals.