The Effect of International Human Resource Management Practices on Military Assignment Effectiveness among Leaders Deputed on United Nations Missions

Abstract

Human resource management practices HRMP is an important issue related to the performance. The importance of HRM primarily stems from the fact that selecting the right leaders, modern training, and high motivation can facilitate environmental adaptation, thus improving adaptive performance. Researchers focus on strategies for the implementation of international HRMP, including the selection of leaders of peacekeeping forces, training and reward & compensation. Moreover the top four HRMP include efficient recruitment and selection of leaders, contingency and reward systems, training and development, and performance management. Empirical studies also, indicate a strong and positive association between HRMP and performance. Lastly previous studies reveal that efficient implementation of HRMP enhance performance at an individual level (adaptive performance). Approach: The literature was explored to acknowledge the accessible relationships among Human resource management and adaptive performance among military leaders deputed on United Nations peace keeping missions. Conclusions: This conceptual paper provides an updated review of the literature on Human resource management practices and adaptive performance. The practical implications as well as academic contributions were also presented.

Keywords: Human resource management, selection and recruitment, training, reward &compensation and Adaptive Performance.