Mediating Role of Innovation in Strategic Human Resource Development and Organizational Performance a case of Ethio-Telecom, Afar District

Abstract

This research examines the link among strategic human resource development, innovation, and Ethio-telecom performance a case of Afar District, Ethiopia. Both Primary and secondary data were used in this study. The investigator employed quantitative approach. To collect data from respondents, structured questionnaire was utilized. Target population of current investigation comprised of 668 employees working in Ethio-telecom, Afar Disrict. By using stratified sampling technique with the support of Yamane 1967 formula, 251 participants were included in the investigation. Structural equation modeling was used along with EFA along with CFA to analyze data. The outcome of investigation indicated that while strategic human resource development has significant direct influence on Ethio-telecom performance. In addition to this strategic human resource development can enhance innovation which impacts performance of Ethio-telecom in turn. In this investigation, innovation was found to be partial mediator in the association. The findings of this investigation conveyed the importance of innovation to enhance Ethio-telecom performance. The report emphasizes how innovations as well as strategic human resource development are intertwined in to enhance Ethio-telecom performance. Ethio-telecom better execute novel processes and adapt to the market requirements by cultivating innovation. The research's results advance the theoretical comprehension of strategic human resource management and provide useful advice for Ethio-telecom to improve their organizational performance while preserving their innovativeness over the long run.