E-HRM Practices and Public Value Creation. A Case of County Government in Kenya

Abstract

Public organizations are adopting the use of electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM), as it is regarded as a key catalyst for generating value for HRM processes. However, empirical evidence is scanty, particularly in the public sector, to support this assumption. Drawing from public value theory, this study sought to evaluate the link between e-HRM practices and public value creation in Kenya. The study utilized a quantitative research methodology employing a cross-sectional survey design. The respondents were 209 employees of the Nyeri County Government in Kenya. Structured equation modeling (SEM) was employed for data analysis. The study findings showed a significant and positive relationship among operational, relational and transformational e- HRM practices and public value creation. The overall study model also fitted to the data. In line with the study findings, we recommend that public organizations maximize e-HRM usage in their operations to create public value.