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HRM challenges in Africa’s public service: Africa’s HR managers must not only be leaders in HRM but also in understanding and navigating
the dynamic environment of Africa’s public institutions. HRM strategic options may be constrained
by internal and external forces.
Structural obstacles
Examples: Human resource issues are relegated to administrative/clerk levels
Lack of documented HRM strategies and plans
Lack of regulatory mechanisms for HRM variables
Dependency on external HRM consultants Corruption and lack of accountability
Cultural and behavioral challenges: Examples:
No culture of participation Negative attitudes towards HRM professionals Rigid rules that create obstacles for HRM innovation
Resistance to change
Political obstacles Examples:
Lack of political leadership and commitment to HRM No clear delimitation between political appointees and professional civil service Lack of legislation for the HRM profession stipulating qualifications, certification, training
etc.
External challenges: Examples:
New trends in good governance and public administration
The overall changing role of the state
Lack of adequate funding to deliver public services. Increasing diversity within the workplace (gender, race, age, ethnicity, changing attitudes
and behavior).
New information technology and methods of communication. Increased customer assertiveness and demands on public service.
Other
Think about your own public service and the unique challenges that impede HR transformation.
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