Strategic human capital management for a new University: a case study of Suan Dusit Rajabhat University. Issue 1 (9th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thienphut, Danai; Jiamprachanarakorn, Suriya; sirasirirusth, jirusth; Boonloisong, Rachen
• Editors: Biswanath Dutta, Dr.; Devika P. Madalli, Dr.
• Is Part Of: Journal of knowledge management. Volume 19:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 108
• Page End: 120
• Publication Date: 2015-02-09
• Subjects: Human capital -- Knowledge sharing -- Key success factors -- New university -- Strategic human capital management -- Talent capability; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; 658.4
• DOI: 10.1108/JKM-10-2014-0432
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1367-3270

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This paper aims to study the key success factors (KSFs) that determine the direction and context of a new university, Suan Dusit Rajabhat University (SDU), to formulate strategic human capital management (SHCM) for the university, and also to recommend a proposal for the human resources (HR) structure and systems that supports SHCM for a new university. Design/methodology/approach: – This study used mixed methods. There were four steps, including documentary research to develop a draft of SHCM prototype, in-depth interview and knowledge-sharing technique with 17 key informants to develop the underlying final SHCM prototype, collecting the quantitative data from a questionnaire to develop a prototype of SHCM, and validation and confirmation of the suitability and feasibility of SHCM for a new university by using a focus group and knowledge-sharing technique with 14 HR experts and re-confirm for practical implementation with SDU's executive team. Findings: – The four KSFs were university positioning, talent capability, harmonization, and transformation. The SHCM formulation was categorized into two sections: components including strategy on thinking and planning, implementation and measurement; and procedures including HR policy committee, strategic and operational HR management. The HR proposal for implementation was emerging. Originality/value: – The tacit knowledge in SHCM, including human capital-centric driving for KSFs and innovative HR in university transformation comprising of the strategic and operational levels, was revealed.