Role of Electronic Human Resource Management in Enhancing Strategic Agility: The Mediating Role of Agile Work Teams
An Analytical Survey Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Faculty’s Principals At The University Of Kerbala
Thesis Submitted To
The Council Of The Faculty Of Administration And Economics, University Of Kerbala, As Part Of The Requirements For Obtaining A Master’s Degree In Business Management
by
Haider Ali Naji
Supervisor
Assistant Professor Dr.
Ahmed Abdullah Amanah Al-Shammari
Abstract
The current study explores the role of Electronic Human Resource Management (E-HRM) in enhancing strategic agility, with a specific focus on the mediating role played by agile work teams. E-HRM was measured across its five dimensions (electronic planning, electronic recruitment and selection, electronic compensation, electronic training and development, and electronic performance appraisal). Agile work teams were represented by three main dimensions (proactiveness, adaptability, flexibility), while strategic agility was characterized by three dimensions (strategic sensitivity, collective commitment, resource fluidity) within the context of the study community represented by the University of Kerbala.
Surveying the opinions of administrators at various levels as valuable knowledge respondents, the purposive sample included unit and department heads, section managers, assistant deans, college deans, assistant university presidents, and the university president. A total of 342 questionnaires were distributed, with 255 retrieved, of which 242 were deemed valid for statistical analysis, and 13 were deemed invalid.
The study employed various statistical methods, including testing for normal distribution, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling. The researcher found significant positive correlations between E-HRM dimensions and both agile work teams and strategic agility. Additionally, there was a significant positive impact of E-HRM dimensions on both agile work teams and strategic agility. The study also revealed the mediating role of agile work teams in enhancing the relationship between E-HRM practices and strategic agility.
Among the recommendations, the study emphasizes the importance of investing in electronic learning and development programs to enhance employees’ capabilities and professional growth. It also suggests strengthening electronic performance evaluation processes, ensuring fairness and transparency in these processes. Furthermore, the development of additional training programs and workshops that foster collaboration among team members, enhance problem-solving skills, and encourage collective commitment within the university is recommended to promote interaction and integration across individuals, departments, and other parts of the educational institution.
Keywords: Electronic Human Resources Management, Agile Work Teams, Strategic Agility, University Of Kerbala.
