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Strategic Human Resource Management Framework And Its Influence On Workforce Performance In Kenyan Organizations

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Dr. Janis Ozols 1 Dr. Elina Berzina 1
4 Department of International Strategic Management Baltic School of Business Studies Riga, Latvia
4 Faculty of Organizational Development Northern Europe Institute of Management Daugavpils, Latvia

Abstract

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) has emerged as a critical organizational mechanism for enhancing workforce productivity, employee retention, and institutional competitiveness across both developed and developing economies. Kenyan organizations increasingly operate within dynamic economic environments characterized by technological transitions, labor market competition, globalization, and evolving employee expectations. Consequently, organizations are compelled to adopt integrated human resource management frameworks capable of improving workforce performance while simultaneously strengthening organizational sustainability. This study critically examines the influence of Strategic Human Resource Management frameworks on workforce performance in Kenyan organizations through a research and review-based analytical approach. The paper synthesizes existing scholarly literature concerning strategic HRM practices, employee engagement, talent management, compensation systems, organizational culture, and workforce productivity. The study further integrates theoretical perspectives including Resource-Based Theory, Social Exchange Theory, and Motivation Theory to explain the relationship between HRM strategies and organizational outcomes. The findings indicate that organizations implementing structured SHRM systems demonstrate improved employee satisfaction, productivity growth, retention rates, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the study reveals that organizational culture, employee engagement initiatives, training systems, and flexible work arrangements significantly influence workforce effectiveness. However, several structural limitations persist within Kenyan organizations, including inadequate policy integration, inconsistent performance evaluation systems, resource constraints, and leadership deficiencies. The study contributes to strategic management literature by developing a conceptual SHRM framework tailored to the Kenyan organizational environment. The paper concludes that sustainable workforce performance in Kenya requires integrated HR alignment, employee-centered management systems, performance-driven cultures, and continuous organizational learning strategies.

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Ozols, D. J., & Berzina, D. E. (2026). Strategic Human Resource Management Framework And Its Influence On Workforce Performance In Kenyan Organizations. Frontiers in Strategic Management, 3(06), 01–08. Retrieved from https://irjernet.com/index.php/fsm/article/view/427
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