COMPETITIVENESS FACTORS IN THE PERSONNEL POLICY OF THE LATGALE DISTRICT COURT
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https://doi.org/10.17770/jresd2024vol16.8271Keywords:
competitiveness, competitiveness factors, Latgale District Court, personnel policyAbstract
Purpose and aim of the study: to assess factors in the competitiveness of the personnel policy implemented by the Latgale District Court and provide solutions to the enhancement.
Design / Methodology / Approach: The research employed the monographic and descriptive methods, document content analysis and conducted an unstructured interview with an assistant to the chairperson of the Latgale District Court. The research also conducted a survey of employees to identify competitiveness factors relating to the internal strengths of and strategic potential for the Latgale District Court and the degree of significance of the competitiveness factors; the expert method and Kendall's W were applied to determine the consistency of expert opinions.
Main Findings: The results of the Latgale District Court personnel survey revealed that the remuneration and motivation system, the culture and wellbeing at the organization, and leadership aspects were important factors for the employees. The system of social guarantees provided by the Latgale District Court had been developed in detail, including additional leave, holiday allowances, health insurance, optical vision aids, employer-paid compulsory health check-ups, as well as various benefits. The most important factors in the competitiveness of human resource (HR) policy identified by the expert survey were as follows: stability and sustainability of the job, availability of modern technological equipment, the motivation system, including social guarantees, and the remuneration system, personnel selection and recruitment, the working environment and the organizational culture.
Originality: a competitiveness analysis of the personnel policy implemented by the Latgale District Court was conducted for the first time, thereby revealing strengths, neutrals and weaknesses in the personnel policy.
Implications: The present research revealed that the personnel policy implemented by the Latgale District Court was competitive; however, there are also aspects that need to be improved to ensure the efficient performance and long-term development of the court.
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