The role of HRM in the construction of social relations in the specialized spaces of iron workers and sellers: Case of the Ding ɛ Ba space in the Hippodrome district of Bamako.

Abstract

This paper focuses on the role of human resource management in building relationships between ironworkers in the region. The role played by HRM extends beyond the boundaries of the region and is observed at the territorial level. This is territorial human resource management, which incorporates the notion of local proximity within a geographical area.
The study focuses on the intra- and extra-organizational dimensions of HRM and puts into perspective the extent that HRM takes on in clustered structures. The Dingɛ ba area is a prime example of a region with very dense human clusters. The choice to study HRM allows us to understand how it contributes to the formation of the territorialized social network. This work is part of an inductive qualitative methodology. The epistemological stance adopted is interpretivism. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with a case study strategy. The interviews involved eleven ironworkers and sellers. This sample size allowed for eight interviews to be conducted in 20 phases. A simple content analysis method was used to process the data.
The results revealed, on the one hand, that relationships are built from the worker's integration into the space at a young age and in the daily practice of the profession. On the other hand, the study revealed that subcontracting activities are highly developed in the space and play a significant role in building relationships. They establish relationships between workers and strengthen their relationships.