The effect of Human Resource Management on employee Performance – A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Purpose – Human resources management is considered the heartbeat of organizations and institutions in the field of business administration in particular. Good management ensures the retention of employees who are creative and skilled. This affects the organization’s productivity, profits, and competitive position in the market. Aims – This paper aims to develop a suitable systematic review on the research literature that has been undertaken to investigate how on human resource management influences employee performance within an organization. Growth in employee performance, through good management and its practices is an important factor that affects the organization and its production. Design/methodology/approach – This systematic literature review, analysed publications and articles published over the past two decades (2005–2023) on the human resources management in Northern Cyprus. Based on the comprehensive research analysis of 18 articles, employees are motivated to perform effectively through commitment, loyalty, discipline, innovation and self-learning. Their performance has been thoroughly investigated in numerous research papers. Findings – All hypotheses were supported by data collected from 18 research papers that showed that human resources management works to improve employee roles and job performance and human resources management is considered a means to enhance the relationship with employees and develop them. Limitations of the study – The research is limited to studies on human resources management that were done in Northern Cyprus. Originality/value – This systematic review of literature is significant because it presents insights on the importance of human resources management in the realms of an organisation.

Keywords

• human resources management
• employee performance
• systematic review
• organization performance