Influence of Knowledge Sharing on Human Resource Planning in the Public Service Commission of Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t5351Abstract
Human resource planning is a critical aspect of organizational success, yet many organizations struggle with effective workforce planning, leading to issues such as skills gaps, high turnover, and difficulty in meeting business objectives. The study examined the influence of knowledge sharing on human resource planning within the Public Service Commission of Kenya. The research was anchored on competency-based view theory. Positivism philosophy was used. A mixed research design was employed. The target population consisted of 209 employees from various hierarchical levels within the organization. The study employed a census approach, including all 209 employees of the Public Service Commission of Kenya across various hierarchical levels. The study found that knowledge sharing had a significant and positive influence on human resource planning in the Public Service Commission of Kenya. Correlation analysis revealed a positive association between knowledge sharing and human resource planning (r = 0.642, p = 0.000), indicating that effective knowledge exchange enhances workforce planning and management. The regression analysis further confirmed this relationship, showing that knowledge sharing accounted for 41.2% of the variation in human resource planning (R² = 0.412). The ANOVA results (F = 129.476, p = 0.000) demonstrated the statistical significance of the model, reinforcing that knowledge-sharing practices are a crucial determinant of HR planning outcomes. The regression coefficients indicated that a one-unit increase in knowledge sharing would lead to a 0.642-unit increase in human resource planning. The study concludes that knowledge sharing plays a crucial role in enhancing human resource planning within the Public Service Commission of Kenya. The study recommends that Public Service Commission of Kenya should actively foster a culture of knowledge sharing to improve human resource planning. The management should implement policies and practices that encourage and reward knowledge sharing among employees. Furthermore, the management should lead by example in promoting knowledge management practices. Managers and senior leaders should actively participate in knowledge sharing activities, demonstrating their commitment to a knowledge-driven culture. Regular cultural assessments should be conducted to identify areas for improvement and track progress in creating a knowledge-friendly organizational culture.
Keywords: Knowledge sharing, human resource planning, public service commission, Kenya
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