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Strategic Human Resource Management in Local Government: The Impact of Structural Autonomy on Organizational Performance in Greek Municipalities |
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Kleanthi Pofanti, Krinanthi Gdonteli, Panagiotis Kostopoulos, Ourania Vrontou, Elias Armenis, Georgios Kipreos |
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Greece |
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01-08 |
This study investigates the role and significance of independent Human Resource Management (HRM) departments within the context of Greek Local Government Organizations (LGOs). As public sector organizations face increasing pressure for modernization and efficient service delivery, the transition from traditional personnel administration to strategic HRM becomes critical. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a sample of 126 participants and the CRANET research tool, this study examines the relationship between organized HR functions and the adoption of modern practices. The findings suggest that municipalities with independent HRM departments demonstrate higher levels of strategic orientation, digital tool integration, and overall organizational performance.
Keywords: Human Resource Management, Local Government, Municipalities, Strategic HRM, CRANET, Greece.
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