The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on the Job Satisfaction of Teachers: A Case of Kalulushi District on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on the Job Satisfaction of Teachers: A Case of Kalulushi District on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia

Edgar P.C Mwansa¹, Prof. Sumbye Kapena^2
1Department of Business and Management Studies, School of Graduate Studies, Copperbelt University, Kitwe
²School of Humanities, Copperbelt University, Kitwe

Abstract :The study explored the influence of HR practices on the job satisfaction of teachers in the Kalulushi District in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. In this cross-sectional study, four dimensions of HR practice namely: Appraisal, Training, Compensation and Planning were used with a total of 100 respondents. The objectives of the study were answered using correlation and regression analysis, and results were also presented using descriptive statistics. All the four dimensions of HR practices were positively related to job satisfaction, with training and development showing the strongest contribution to job satisfaction. Suggestions are made for further research on ways to increase job satisfaction among the employees.

Keywords : Teacher satisfaction, human resource management, appraisal, training, compensation and planning practices.

I. INTRODUCTION

The success of any organization depends largely on the performance of its human resources (Uma et al., 2017.) and the development of any educational institution depends on HRM practices through which teachers are hired, motivated and prepared for serving the institution (Dessler, 2007). Human resource management (HRM) practices are regarded as a set of internally coherent and consistent practices aimed at reinforcing and promoting employee competence, motivation as well as commitment (Elrehail et al., 2019). These practices are vital in that they help in employing skilled, experienced, competent and committed employees that would help the organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. In any organization, employees are considered to be essential strategic assets. Therefore, employees could be a competitive advantage if the organization provides more attention and invest in developing employees’ skills at the workplace ( Zaharie and Osoian, 2013). The present study selected the HR practices such as Appraisal, Compensation, training and Planning concerning Job satisfaction. The research was conducted in Kalulushi District which is one of the District centrally located between Kitwe, Chingola, Mufulira, and Lufwanyama Districts in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.

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