A Validated Human Resource Management (HRM) Model For Advancing Gender In The Leadership Hierarchy In The Managerial Sphere Of HRM With Resultant Benefits Of Organisational Success

Abstract

This is one of the few research studies that develops, tests and subsequently proposes a Human Resource Management (HRM) model for the advancement of women in the leadership hierarchy in the HRM domain with resultant benefits of organisational success in the Mauritian workplace. The conceptual theoretical HRM model was developed by an in-depth review of literature, investigating relevant theoretical and empirical aspects of HRM pertinent to the case of women in the HRM domain Mauritius has often been described as an economic miracle and has the most successful economy in Sub-Saharan Africa but gender inequality remains an unfulfilled intent. This resonates classically in the domain of Human Resource Management that even though having a compelling feminised image with women being the numerical majority, they remain concentrated in lower-level positions, with men predominating at senior levels and this is akin to the situation of women in the HRM domain internationally. The efficacy of this conceptual HRM model was gauged by carrying out a questionnaire survey from 106 women in the HRM domain from the different sectors of Mauritius. The empirical data was analysed by using statistical tools such as Correlation and Ordinal Regression Analysis. The causality and regression analysis resulted in seven ordinal regression models that culminated in the new & innovative HRM model that leads to the advancement of women in the HRM domain, reduces hurdles and barriers they experience, enhances their job contribution the cumulative effect of these variables in the long run would generate organisational success in the Mauritian workplace. The HRM model generated is an original contribution to the HRM and gender advancement literature and though it was validated by women in the HRM domain in Mauritius. It definitely can be extended to advancing different types of women in the work-force both in Mauritius and internationally.