Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted How Inflation Affects Productivity in Oil and Non-Oil Economies? (Comparative Study between Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom)(University of Essex, 2024) Alamer, Abdullah; Reisinezhad, ArshamThis study empirically analyses the relationship between total factor productivity (TFP) and inflation for the period 1989-2019 in an oil producing country (Saudi Arabia) and non-oil country (UK) to understand how the relationship is different in different economic contexts. The study employed ARDL Bound testing approach with GDP growth, unemployment and crude oil prices as control variables. The study found that in both Saudi Arabia and UK inflation has a negative impact on productivity and vice versa, however the relationship is significant in UK but not Saudi Arabia. TFP and inflation have a causal relationship with each other in both oil and non-oil countries. Policymakers should focus on economic diversification strategies in oil-dependent countries and adopt policies to enhance productivity through sustainable energy resources in non-oil countries to mitigate the impact of inflation on productivity.12 0Item Restricted The Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) alignment with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Universities’ vision(Newcastle University, 2022-09-15) Alenezi, Tahani; Haist, JoshuaSeveral studies have identified that employees’ performance correlates with the strategies of their human resource management. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Institutes of Education Study (IES) have critically discussed this, yet the practical alignment of performance and strategic human resource management (SHRM) is lacking, particularly in Asian and Middle East countries like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study is based on the aim of aligning SHRM practice within the higher education institutions of Saudi Arabia. This study explores relevant literature and draws on primary data from the online platforms of multiple universities. The current study uses a quantitative and qualitative approach that was conducted thematically by using an online questionnaire to collect data from different Saudi universities. The questionnaire primarily comprised closed questions; however, to gain deeper insights, certain questions were kept open. Quantitative variables were statistically analysed, and qualitative textual answers were analysed thematically. The sample size of 170 individuals validated the research reliability and identified key areas needed to realign strategy as the response for most variables was moderate. The results indicated that higher education managers and lecturers are aware of the significance of sustainable SHRM measures, but they cannot balance work and family life. Furthermore, working is not done in teams as communication is poor, and, most importantly, training is not regular. Therefore, the extent of alignment is moderate, and realignment is necessary using the implementation plan provided in this research.29 0