Employee Motivation and Retention in Colleges of Hilly Districts of Province Four of Nepal

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the nature of human resource management in public and private colleges in the hilly districts of Province 04 of Nepal. In particular, it explores the extent to which HR practice is integrated into organizational strategy and devolved to line management. \n \nDesign/methodology/approach – A structured interview was conducted with the senior/junior and lower degree clerks and staff of the college. A quantitative and qualitative exploratory research design was used to study human resources management. \n \nFindings – The degree of integration of HR practice appears to be increasing within this university/college sector, motivation sectors have great influence for the performance, productivity and retention of the staff. \n \nResearch limitations/implications – The survey is inevitably based on a varied samples; however this represents 90 per cent of the relevant manpower of the college. \n \nPractical implications – It appears unlikely from a cultural perspective that the devolvement of responsibility and feeling of ownership will be achieved as a result of HR strategy. National cultural, political and social factors continue to be highly influential in shaping the Nepalese business environment. \n \nOriginality/value – Few papers have explored HR practice in Nepal. Rigorous study in the HR issues in the education sector in Nepal would be helpful for the educational leaders.