The research study investigates today’s working experience of employees, their working conditions after the health crisis initiated globally. It further investigates how these working situations are impacting the employee’s commitment. The qualitative research design and methodology in the research study seek to provide deeper insight into the commitment issues faced by employees and how they manage to overcome or reflect on their assigned task.
The data was collected from the ministry of education employees and supervisors and analyzed their experience through thematic analysis. The analysis concludes that HR has introduced significant health crisis management practices in the ministry of education. These implemented practices include SOPs, work from home, telecommunication, and reduction in staff, which have significantly impacted employee performance and commitment. Working conditions have changed due to the acceptance of online gadgets.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Outline of Research:
- Chapter 1: Theoretical Framework
- 1.1 Health Crises Management
- 1.2 Mobilized Theory of Commitment
- 1.3 HR practices
- 1.3.1 Reconnecting Employees
- 1.3.2 Managing Social Distancing
- 1.3.3 Infrastructure
- 1.3.4 Reducing communication gap
- 1.3.5 Controlling Cyberattacks
- 1.3.6 Untrained employee
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- 2.1 Restatement of Purpose
- 2.2 Research Design
- 2.3 Data Collection
- 2.4 Sampling Method
- 2.5 Data Analysis Technique
- Chapter 3: Finding and Discussions
- 3.1.1 Background Data
- 3.2 Thematic Framework
- 3.2.1 Creating and Organizing Codes into Themes
- 3.2.2 Reviewing and defining names to themes
- Chapter 5: References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to investigate the impact of HR practices on employee commitment during major health crises, specifically focusing on Ministry of Education employees in Bahrain. It utilizes a qualitative research design and methodology to gain insights into the challenges faced by employees and their strategies for overcoming them.
- The impact of health crises on employee commitment
- HR practices implemented in response to health crises
- The effectiveness of HR practices in maintaining employee commitment
- The challenges faced by employees during health crises
- The impact of changes in working conditions on employee performance
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Theoretical Framework - This chapter presents the theoretical foundation for the research, exploring concepts such as health crises management, the mobilized theory of commitment, and the role of HR practices in maintaining employee engagement during challenging times. It delves into specific HR practices implemented in the context of health crises, including reconnecting employees, managing social distancing, maintaining infrastructure, reducing communication gaps, controlling cyberattacks, and addressing the challenges of untrained employees.
Chapter 2: Methodology - This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study, outlining the research design, data collection methods, sampling procedures, and data analysis techniques used to investigate the impact of HR practices on employee commitment during health crises.
Chapter 3: Findings and Discussions - This chapter presents and discusses the findings of the study, focusing on the experiences of Ministry of Education employees in Bahrain. It examines the themes that emerged from the data analysis, providing insights into the effectiveness of HR practices in maintaining employee commitment during a major health crisis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The core concepts and themes of this research include COVID-19, employee commitment, HR practices, Ministry of Education, and the impact of health crises on the workplace. The study examines the challenges faced by employees during a health crisis, focusing on the implementation of HR practices and their effectiveness in maintaining employee engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of this research study?
The study investigates how HR practices maintained employee commitment during the global health crisis, specifically within the Ministry of Education in Bahrain.
Which HR practices were implemented during the crisis?
Significant practices included Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work-from-home arrangements, telecommunication tools, and staff reduction measures.
What research methodology was used?
The study utilized a qualitative research design, collecting data from employees and supervisors and analyzing it through thematic analysis.
How did working from home affect employee commitment?
The analysis concludes that these implemented practices significantly impacted both performance and commitment, with working conditions shifting towards online platforms.
What were the main challenges faced by HR?
Key challenges included managing social distancing, reconnecting employees virtually, addressing communication gaps, and handling cyberattack risks.
What is the "Mobilized Theory of Commitment"?
It is a theoretical framework used in the study to explain how employee engagement can be maintained or mobilized during times of organizational or external crises.
- Quote paper
- Jamal Alkhayer (Author), 2021, HR Practices to maintain Employee Commitment during the Health Crisis in Bahrain. The Example of Ministry of Education Employees, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1043051
