PUBLIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Knowledge for Effective Public Personnel Strategies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Human Resource Management in Public Sector:
The journal emphasizes the strategies and practices related to human resource management (HRM) within public organizations, exploring how these practices impact employee satisfaction, retention, and performance. - Public Service Motivation (PSM):
A core focus is on understanding public service motivation and its influence on employee behavior, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment, highlighting the unique motivations that drive public sector employees. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
The journal explores themes around diversity, equity, and inclusion within public organizations, examining how these factors affect employee experiences and organizational outcomes. - Workplace Well-being and Psychological Factors:
Research includes the psychological aspects of public sector work environments, such as job satisfaction, work-life balance, and the impact of leadership styles on employee well-being. - Impact of Technology and Innovation:
The journal addresses the role of technology and innovation in public personnel management, particularly how digital transformation affects HR practices and employee engagement. - Ethical Leadership and Organizational Culture:
A consistent theme is the exploration of ethical leadership and its effects on organizational culture, employee behavior, and public trust.
Trending and Emerging
- Flexible Work Arrangements:
There is a growing interest in flexible work arrangements, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies are exploring remote work's cognitive benefits and costs, as well as its impact on employee well-being and organizational performance. - Impact of Technology on HR Practices:
Emerging research focuses on the adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) in public organizations, examining how technology can enhance administrative discretion, innovation, and employee engagement. - Employee Well-being and Mental Health:
The journal is increasingly addressing issues related to employee well-being, mental health, and the psychological impacts of work environments, emphasizing the importance of supportive leadership and organizational practices. - Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives:
There is a notable trend towards researching the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives in public organizations, exploring how perceptions of inclusion influence employee motivation and job satisfaction. - Public Sector Engagement and Performance:
Studies are emerging that link public service motivation with employee engagement and performance, emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between these factors and their implications for public sector efficiency.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Bureaucratic Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in research focusing on traditional bureaucratic practices and structures, as newer studies emphasize flexibility, innovation, and adaptability in public sector organizations. - Rigid Performance Measurement Systems:
Research on rigid performance measurement systems has decreased, with a shift towards more dynamic and employee-centered approaches to performance management that consider individual and team contributions. - Conventional Leadership Models:
The focus on conventional leadership models, which often emphasize hierarchical and directive styles, appears to be waning in favor of studies that examine transformational, servant, and ethical leadership in public organizations.
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