Problems of human resource selection and career policy in Georgian higher education institutions
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2022
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Abstract
This paper discusses the staff recruitment
process policy as a systematic one, carried
out by higher education institutions to attract
the human resources that have the knowledge,
skills and qualifications necessary to achieve
the goals of the University. During the process
of selection, the higher education institutions
identify the applicants, according to the
requirements and criteria for the vacancies. A
fair, open and acceptable selection procedure
enhances the image and credibility of the
University. The study aimed to determine the
extent to which the human resource selection
and career policy in Georgian higher education
institutions responds to the above mentioned,
generally accepted and recognized visions.
The problems of human resource
selection and career policy in Georgian higher
education institutions may pose a serious
threat to the future of the university and
society as a whole.
The survey was conducted by a
sociological research method. Participation
in the study was offered to all authorized universities in Georgia that implement
accredited programs. 11 universities agreed
to participate. Participation in the survey
was voluntary. It involved both academic and
administrative staff. 805 respondents were
interviewed. The questionnaire included open
as well as closed questions. The questionnaire
was based on the results of the research of
contemporary scientific works related to the
research problem by both international and
national higher education researchers.
The study has shown that human resource
selection and career development policies in
Georgian higher education institutions differ
from each other and often do not coincide with
the generally accepted requirements dictated
by modern circumstances in this area. Based
on the research, it was revealed that solving
the staff recruitment process depends on
harmonization of the requirements of the
European educational space and the National
Qualifications Framework, which can be
implemented by the administration of higher
education institutions in Georgia through
understanding a systemic approach that
develops universities’ competitive advantage.
The results of the research can be used
by all higher education institutions operating in Georgia, regardless of their organizational
form and size.
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Keywords
Human Resource Policy; Higher Education Institution; Georgia
Citation
Economic Alternatives, 2022, Issue 4, pp. 661-677