Research model on the impact of human resource management and educational innovation on the engagement and sustainable development of lecturers: Case study at private universities in Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

This study assesses how human resource management and educational innovation influence organizational commitment and employee sustainability in private universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As the Vietnamese higher education landscape moves toward privatization, maintaining employee engagement has become increasingly important. However, research on factors driving engagement in higher education in Vietnam is limited. This study uses a survey and expert interviews to assess the impact model of human resource management, innovation, satisfaction, and employee sustainability. Qualitative analysis will be used to test the hypothesized relationships among these factors. The results are expected to demonstrate how recruitment, training, empowerment, and motivation shape employee sustainability. These findings will provide insights into strategies for leveraging human capital and innovation to sustainably support quality education in the context of reform and innovation. This timely study contributes empirical evidence relevant to Vietnam’s changing academic landscape. Limitations related to the study area provide opportunities for further research.