The devolvement of HR practices in Saudi Arabian public universities: Exploring tensions and challenges

Alqahtani, Mohammad; Ayentimi, Desmond Tutu

doi:10.1016/j.apmrv.2020.08.005

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“…[8][9][10] Al-Hamadi and Budhwar, Moideenkutty, Al-Lamki and Murthy, 2011; Budhwar and Debrah,, [8][9][10] accompanied by poor HRD analyses in the GCC of Nations as a whole, and especially in Saudi Arabia. 9,11,44 This presents a window of opportunity for this research to address these deficiencies in the literature.…”

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The challenges confronting the training needs assessment in Saudi Arabian higher education

Othayman¹,

Mulyata²,

Debrah³

2022

International Journal of Engineering Business Management

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This research examines the problems encountered by the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) system from the perspective of faculty members and Human Resources (HR) managers in emerging public universities in the Saudi Arabian Higher Education sector. It aims to understand how problems with this will affect the success rate of Training and Development (T&D) curriculums. The research comprises an analytical study using a case study method of analysis. Qualitative data collection was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 75 senior managers and faculty members of four selected universities, selected using purposive non-random sampling. The data was analysed using Thematic Analysis (TA). The results highlight the insufficiency of the TNA techniques applied to ascertain training requirements. The primary obstacles to successful TNA were inadequate HR processes, insufficiently experienced HR directors, poor engagement, and favouritism concerning the selection of candidates for T&D. These issues affect the enthusiasm of those in the department. Additionally, resources required for T&D, particularly time and money, are misused, which could influence the growth potential of the universities against the country’s Vision 2030 plan. The findings indicate procedural differences in selecting and approving staff requests for Human Resource Development (HRD) support, managerial discretion in selecting participants for HRD programmes, and selective or restricted access to HRD programmes for foreign-born employees, which raises significant questions about equality policies. This study is unique as a contribution to the literature in exploring the challenges faced by the TNA process in Saudi Arabian Higher Education, therefore broadening understanding in the field as a whole, especially concerning the developing countries and Gulf Cooperation Council of Nations. The study concludes that there is currently unsatisfactory commitment in determining the staff training needs by the HR departments of Saudi Arabian public universities, which damages morale and leads to a lack of faith between HR directors and departmental staff. Finally, this study contributes to the area of policy decision-making by reporting the present situation surrounding the issues related to the application of TNA in T&D.

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“…Thirty-one participants were interviewed face-to-face (interview time 65-70 min), and all were audio recorded, and transcribed verbatim. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 44 interviews were conducted online using Skype and Zoom. These video conferencing technologies have been reported to provide leverage to qualitative research.…”

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The challenges confronting the training needs assessment in Saudi Arabian higher education

Othayman¹,

Mulyata²,

Debrah³

2022

International Journal of Engineering Business Management

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“…University students are considered an important human resource upon which countries focus for academic, technological, social, and ethical development. This focus stems from their anticipated pivotal roles in various professional sectors in the future (Alqahtani & Ayentimi, 2021). Consequently, responsible educational institutions seek to equip students with the necessary skills demanded by the present century.…”

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The Effectiveness of The Concept Mapping Strategy in Developing of Digital Concepts Among Students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

Mohammad Alharbi

2024

JESR

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This study aimed to explore the efficacy of concept mapping in enhancing digital concept development among female undergraduate students enrolled in a computer skills course. A total of 70 participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group instructed through concept mapping, or a control group taught using traditional methods. The experimental group, utilizing concept mapping, significantly outperformed the control group in posttest assessments of digital concepts (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that concept mapping can effectively boost digital literacy within computer skills education. Recommendations encompass the integration of concept mapping in computer and digital skills courses, offering training to both educators and students on the use of concept mapping, and the active incorporation of this strategy across educational levels. In summary, this investigation underscores the significance of concept mapping as a potent instructional approach for cultivating fundamental digital competencies. Received: 19 December 2023 / Accepted: 16 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024

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“…As a result, many countries, particularly those in the Anglosphere, have already taken steps to improve the process of mass knowledge transfer, creation and preservation in HE institutions as a form of investment in the creation of the technological and problem-solving skills required by the labour market (Tanner and Allen, 2006; Postareff et al. , 2008; Mohamedbhai, 2015; Kromydas, 2017; Alqahtani and Ayentimi, 2021). More traditional or conventional teaching practices are proving to be outdated, lacking the pedagogical resources necessary to produce the skilled workforce required in the current market.…”

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“…However, most Arab countries, including those in the Gulf, lack research exploring the evaluation of the training and development (T&D) offered in public universities, and this is especially the case for Saudi Arabia. Compounding this, research shows that these nations suffer numerous issues more broadly in Human Resources (HR) operations, including poor wages and the absence of benchmarks to assess performance (for the Saudi Arabian situation see Alharbi, 2016; Alqahtani and Ayentimi, 2021). It is clear that there is a need for further study more widely in the area of how T&D operates within the Arab states.…”

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Challenges in the evaluation process of training and development programmes in public universities in Saudi Arabian higher education

Othayman

Mulyata

Meshari

et al. 2022

IJEM

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PurposeThis article aims to investigate the challenges faced during the training and development (T&D) evaluation process from the point of view of faculty members and HR managers in Saudi Arabian public universities, and to examine the influence of these challenges on the effectiveness of T&D programmes in public universities.Design/methodology/approachExploratory research using semi-structured interviews to determine the challenges faced during T&D evaluation was employed. Participants included faculty members (n = 23) and senior managers (n = 05) working in four public universities in Saudi Arabia. The interviews were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis.FindingsThe outcome highlights the challenges faced during the T&D evaluation process: a lack of performance measurement and role ambiguity H.R.M. practices. Finally, this study aims to investigate how do these challenges influence the higher education sector.Originality/valueTo the best of the researcher's knowledge, this is one of the first attempts to explore challenges within the T&D evaluation process in Saudi Arabian higher education. The results should therefore broaden the scope of the available literature and fill a research gap, particularly regarding the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) of Nations.

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The devolvement of HR practices in Saudi Arabian public universities: Exploring tensions and challenges

Cited by 13 publications

References 33 publications

The challenges confronting the training needs assessment in Saudi Arabian higher education

The challenges confronting the training needs assessment in Saudi Arabian higher education

The Effectiveness of The Concept Mapping Strategy in Developing of Digital Concepts Among Students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

Challenges in the evaluation process of training and development programmes in public universities in Saudi Arabian higher education

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