Open AccessThe Relationship between HR Competencies and Organizational Performance in the Banking Sector in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Choi Sang Long,
Goh Chin Fei,
Uti Charles Amechi,
Tan Owee Kowang
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of human resource studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2162-3058
DOI - 10.5296/ijhrs.v8i1.12495
Subject(s) - champion , innovator , facilitator , business , knowledge management , organizational performance , management , business administration , marketing , psychology , political science , computer science , economics , social psychology , finance , entrepreneurship , law
This study investigated the relationship between HR competencies and organizational performance by adapting the Ulrich HR Role Model. The study also examined HR competencies such as strategic positioner, credible activist, capability builder, change champion, HR innovator/integrator, technology proponent and project facilitator. The research is based on 215 HR professionals from 20 consolidated banks located in South-West Nigeria. A quantitative approach was used for the analysis. The findings revealed that all HR competencies also have significant correlation with organizational performance. Furthermore, competency such as strategic positioner and technology proponent provide most impact to organizational performance.