The Korea Local Administration Review

This study analyzed how HRM (human resources management) of local government officials affects organizational performance by comparing it with the perceptions of central government officials. Among the factors of HRM, the relationship between promotion system, salary system, and performance-based pay system, which are representative factors that directly affect individual motivation, and organizational performance, was examined and whether the moderating effect of supervisor trust was significant. The analysis results are as follows. In the case of local government officials, promotion system was found to be significant in organizational performance, and the moderating effect of trust in superiors was confirmed. On the other hand, in the case of central government civil servants, promotion system, salary system, and performance-based pay system all had a significant effect on organizational performance, but there was no moderating effect on trust in superiors. These results reflect the characteristics and differences of HRM between the central and local governments, and provide implications for HRM approaches that enhance the capabilities of local governments.