Exploring the Relationship between Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Perceived Organizational Performance in Nigeria

Strategic human resource management (SHRM) focuses on organizational performance rather than on individual performance and it also emphasizes the role human resource management systems play as solutions to business problems. SHRM centres on collectivism rather individualism. This study explored the relationship between SHRM and organizational performance in some selected manufacturing firms in Awe, Oyo, Nigeria., Nigeria. The study employed survey research with questionnaire used as data collection instrument. Three hundred subjects were selected from the two manufacturing firms selected for this study. Six hypotheses were tested using multiple regression and correlation analysis.The study revealed that the five variables (extensive training, selective staffing, empowerment appraisal, performance appraisal and team-based work) used in measuring strategic human resource management had positive significant relationship with perceived organizational performance. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among others that organizations should take cognizance of the human elements in the organization with the aim of employing them as strategic mechanism for better organizational performance.