Strategic Human Resource Practices and Public Sector Performance. The Mediating Role of Human Capital in Oromia Regional Public Sectors in Ethiopia.

Geru, Assefa Abu; Birbirsa, Zerihun Ayenew; Dinber, Gemechu Nemera

doi:10.22059/ijms.2026.393150.677544

Strategic Human Resource Practices and Public Sector Performance. The Mediating Role of Human Capital in Oromia Regional Public Sectors in Ethiopia.

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Assefa Abu Geru ¹

Zerihun Ayenew Birbirsa ²

Gemechu Nemera Dinber ¹

¹ College of Business and Economics, Department of Management, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

² College of Business and Economics, Department of Management, Jimma University, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia

10.22059/ijms.2026.393150.677544

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between strategic HR practices, human capital, and public sector performance in Ethiopia. The authors use a cross-sectional study design and a quantitative methodology. The study employs structural equation modeling and AMOS to evaluate the hypotheses using a sample of Oromia regional public service organizations, directorates, team leaders, and employees (n=402). The results of the study showed a strong and positive relationship between strategic HR practices, human capital, and public sector performance. The study also showed that human capital fully mediates the strategic HR practices and public sector performance. Although the effect is less than that of the combined impact of HR practices, this study found that individual HR practices have a significant and positive effect on human capital and organizational performance.

Keywords: Strategic HR practices, human capital, public sector performance, Oromia, Ethiopia

Keywords

Strategic HR practices

human capital

public sector performance

Oromia

Ethiopia

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