HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, TECHNICAL BENCH COMPETENCIES, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND PERFORMANCE OF KENYA FOOTBALL PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS
Evans Mwasiaji (PhD) - Department of Business Administration, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Felistus H. Makhamara - Department of Human Resource Management, Kenyatta University, Kenya
George M. Kiganjo - Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, Kenyatta University, Kenya
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to review extant literature using a meta-analysis approach in collecting data to identify gaps in the phenomenon of human resource management practices, technical bench competencies, regulatory framework and its link to the performance of Kenya Premier League soccer teams. The study established that soccer has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry that can contribute towards the achievement of global sustainability agenda by improving the health of millions of people, increasing life expectancy, improved education outcomes and productive employment through soccer-based entrepreneurial business ventures. In Kenya, soccer faces numerous challenges resulting in poor performance of football teams at the national and club level. The study concluded that soccer tribulations in Kenya can be attributed to several challenges, but resolving some basic human resource management related ones can help raise football standards. This study has also identified human resource management related research gaps on selection, performance management and remuneration criteria for the technical bench and soccer players, and what makes employees want to stay or leave a soccer club. The study has come up with propositions as a basis for future research to clarify the nature of relations of variables in an integrated model upon which data generated solutions can be formulated.