scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF STANDARDIZATION AND LOCALIZATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) PRACTICES IN MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES’ SUBSIDIARIES: A REVIEW AND IMPLICATIONS

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
Stephen James ◽  
Mawazo. H. Baruti
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual

Standardization and localization are two debatable concepts in human resource management of Multinational Companies (MNCs) subsidiaries. Standardization involves conducting subsidiaries HRM practices in similar ways as conducted at headquarters of Multinational Companies while localization is adaptation of subsidiaries HRM practices to ways used by local firms in the host countries of subsidiaries. The objective of this paper was to explore determinants associated with standardization and localization of HRM practices in Multinational Companies’ subsidiaries. Method used was a review of literature retrieved from Google, Google Scholar and Jstor as electronic data bases. Interpretation of findings from the literature showed that there were various determinants associated with standardization and localization of HRM practices in Multinational Companies’ subsidiaries and mostly included: cultural and institutional factors, country-of-origin dominance and HRM approaches adopted by Multinational Companies for overseas subsidiaries. It was concluded that the national contexts of the parent and host countries as reflected in the individual determinants had a huge role to play in standardization and localization of HRM practices such as staffing, training and development, compensation, communication, job design, promotion, recognition, job security, industrial relations, and performance management among MNCs’ subsidiaries. The paper also provided implications to international human resource management practitioners. KEY WORDS: HRM practices, Localization, Standardization, Subsidiaries

Human Resource Management Patterns of (Anti) Corruption Mechanisms within Informal Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-193
Author(s):  
Maral Muratbekova-Touron ◽  
Tolganay Umbetalijeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Network Ties ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
And Performance

In this article, we propose to comprehend the corruption mechanisms of tender bidding processes in terms of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices within informal networks. Taking the context of Kazakhstan, we analyze the behavior of individual actors as members of informal networks. Our analysis shows that both corruption and anti-corruption mechanisms can be explained in terms of HRM practices such as (camouflaged) recruitment (e.g., of powerful government officials via network ties), compensation (e.g., kickbacks for corruption; social recognition or shame for anti-corruption) and performance management (e.g., demonstrative punishment for corruption; extreme formalization, peer pressure or social sanctions for anti-corruption).

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations in the Latin American Context

2021 ◽  
pp. 285-305
Author(s):  
Wilson Aparecido Costa de Amorim ◽  
Antonio Carvalho Neto
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Institutional Setting ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Contextual Influences ◽  
Comparative Analyses ◽  
Hrm Practices

With a particular focus on the Mercosur bloc, this chapter examines key features of human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations systems (IRS) in Latin America. Several key themes are explicated in the chapter. The first theme is whether the dissemination of HRM practices in an institutional setting that emphasizes the hierarchical and market characteristics of IRS will also produce some kind of convergence in these practices. The second theme is to what extent the rather different national institutional environments generate similar or different HRM practices. The third theme, relatedly, is whether evidence exists of mimetic influences in the spread of HRM practices. The framework discussed in the chapter could serve as a useful theoretical point of departure for identifying both national and regional contextual influences on HRM and IRS. It may ignite interest in comparative analyses in the Latin American context. Accounts of HRM in the Latin American context, along with comparative analyses of IRS of specific countries in the region, are significantly underrepresented in the literature. Furthering national comparative research on HRM practices of organizations in the Mercosur region could open up new lines of inquiry, in particular, on the likelihood of convergence or divergence.

Application of Statistics in HR Research

2017 ◽  
pp. 74-107
Author(s):  
Dipak Kumar Bhattacharyya
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Specific Research ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
And Performance

Application of statistics in HR research has been briefly explained in our introductory chapter. It is now acknowledged, with statistics, we can ensure our HR research is more effective. Such research results can also help to take critical HR decisions at organization level. In this chapter, we have discussed on application of statistics in HR research in two critical areas, i.e., human resource planning (HRP) and performance management. Both in HRP and performance management, we can make extensive use of various mathematical, econometric, and statistical tools. Also, we have many established models. However, here our focus is restricted to only some of the simple statistical tools that can help in research in this two-critical human resource management areas. As the purpose of this chapter is to explain use of statistics in two major areas of HR research, it will cover only some selected areas of application. At the outset focus is on the specific research nitty-gritty, as these may help prospective researchers to get their basics clear, before they proceed for research in HRP and performance management areas.

scholarly journals Additive Effects of Performance- and Commitment-Oriented Human Resource Management Systems on Organizational Outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1679
Author(s):  
KonShik Kim ◽  
Tack-Hyun Shin
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Organizational Outcomes ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Additive Effects ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
And Performance

Exploring the duality and balance research on human resource management (HRM), this study established two different HRM systems or bundles based on distinct guiding principles—the performance-oriented HRM system and the commitment-oriented HRM system. This study investigated whether the performance- and commitment-oriented HRM systems or bundles with different philosophical backgrounds have their own independent and additive effects on organizational outcomes. The relationships between these HRM systems and organizational outcomes were examined with 1735 firm-period samples in the longitudinal setting. The empirical results show that the commitment-oriented HRM systems have independent and additive effects on organizational commitment and human capital. However, the performance-oriented HRM systems have no independent and additive effect on organizational outcomes. Our study also indicates that increasing the performance-oriented HRM practices can be redundant and unnecessary unless firms have sufficiently high levels of the commitment-oriented HRM practices. Given that the definition and measures of commitment-oriented HRM bundles nearly match the characteristics of sustainable HRM, we thus argue that the commitment-oriented HRM systems have more potential to improve not only organizational outcomes and performance, but also human and social sustainability, than the performance-oriented HRM systems.

scholarly journals Human resource management surveys at organizations operating at profitoriented and public spheres

2009 ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Éva Gergely
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Public Sphere ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Modern Human ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
And Performance

I introduce the performance management from the area of human resource management that I examined at organizations operating in market environment and in the public sphere as well. The reason of my choice of subject is that the performance management got into the centre of interest also in Hungary lately.The scale of values connecting traditionally to the organizations of the private and public sphere is different vitally, what affected substantive differences of the organization, the management and the human resources management environment. Within these I tried to reveal their performance management system and with their comparison to draw conclusions. I did my surveys at profit oriented organizations and at organizations operating at the public sphere.Performance management is one centre field of modern human resource managing, as the basis of the successful functioning of any company is the possibly most effective operation of its resources. Performance management is a possibility for the company and for the employer to overview the realization of the determined aims and the factors that block or promote accomplishments. Considering the results, the employee and the manager could determine subsequent realistic and accessible aims for the following period. Achievement management is extremelyimportant in those positions where achievement could not be measured accurately.I carried out my surveys according to performance management by observation and data acquisition. I applied questionnaire survey to collect data, or rather made deep interviews; I talked personally with more employees as well.The questionnaire consisted of one data format and performance management questionnaire. I processed the gathered data by computer and visualized graphically. I also did examinations by using statistic methods, by which I was able to get to know the certain organizations deeper and thus it was possible for me to reveal more connections.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NYERI COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nderitu Eunice Wangui ◽  
Makhamara Felistus
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
And Performance

<p>Human resource management (HRM) practices entail policies, systems, and methods that govern workplace employees. They are the processes or functions applied to manage workers and direct them in an organization towards development. Some of the HRM practices include recruitment, screening, selection, development, training, and rewarding of staff. A number of studies to investigate the interaction between HRM practices and organizational performance have been conducted. Many of these studies have been done in the manufacturing or health sectors, with very few having been carried out in private secondary schools. This background is what has necessitated this study in order to investigate the effect of human resource management practices on the performance of private secondary schools in Nyeri County, in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the effect of recruitment, staff development and reward practices on organizational productivity and performance. The study used four theories i.e. Resource-Based View, the Social Exchange Theories, McGregor’s theory X and Y, and the Human Capital to support it. The study targeted a population of 440 subjects. This included principals and their deputies, departmental heads, and classroom teachers of the private secondary schools in Nyeri County. The study adopted descriptive research design. The study applied stratified random sampling technique to pick schools for the research. Interview schedule was used for collecting data from principals, while data from the teachers was obtained through the utilization of questionnaires. The reliability of instruments in this study was established through Cronbach’s alpha, while they were validated through content, construct, and discussion with the supervisor. Descriptive statistics were utilized in the analysis quantitative data with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20 to generate them. Qualitative data was analysed by thematic analysis, content analysis and discussion. The findings of the study were presented in frequency distribution tables. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0886/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF HEALTH WORKERS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Jacob Mutwiri ◽  
Eunice Mwangi ◽  
Osiyel Edwin
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Human Resource Management Practices ◽  
And Performance

Purpose: The general objective of the study was to establish the role of human resource management practices on the performance of health workers in Kiambu County, Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted cross sectional research design, using both descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The study targeted managers and workers of four hospitals which were purposefully chosen. The data was collected by administering questionnaires to the respondents and conducting KII to the managers. The data was analyzed using SPSS V27. The data was presented using tables and charts to summarize responses. For further analysis and comparison, the generated quantitative reports were subjected through tabulations, percentages, measure of central tendencies, correlation coefficient, chi square test, and inferential statistics. Findings: The study reviewed that training opportunities and performance management practices improves staff motivation and performance (mean of 4.23, and 4.13). Planning (2.66) was biggest hindrances to utilizing training to improve performance. The managers were not well trained on using appraisals, ratings and feedback (2.06) for performance management. The institutions were not embracing performance culture (2.60), and using it for continuous improvement (1.82). Additionally, the study showed that hospitals did not carry out performance measurement regularly (2.81) and the systems for data collection were inadequate (2.43). Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study showed that human resource management practices improve health workers performance. Institutions should formulate and review policies to support human resource management practices that improve performance of the health workers

THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON INNOVATION CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150074
Author(s):  
KONSHIK KIM
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Nature And Society ◽  
Main Effects

This study established the social and economic human resource management (HRM) systems and analysed their respective impacts and interplay on the innovation capability and product innovation. With 1,940 longitudinal samples over five waves, the results show that the effects of the social HRM system on the capability and performance of innovation are much stronger than the effect of the economic HRM system on innovation capability and product innovation. The findings also show that no congruence effects between the social and economic HRM systems on the innovation capability and product innovation were found in that the combined effects of the two HRM systems are not maximised when the levels of the two HRM systems are in agreement. Further, findings suggest that the main effects of the social HRM system can be supplemented with the economic HRM system in that the effects of the social HRM system tend to increase as the level of the economic HRM system increases. This study contributes to the understanding of the HRM system that has traditionally pursued one best bundle of HRM practices regardless of underlying principles and assumptions on human nature and society.

scholarly journals ROLE OF PERFORMANCE PLANNING PRACTICES ON HUMAN RESOURCE TEAM BUILDING

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
Dr. Srijib Shankar Jha
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Employee Attitudes ◽  
Individual Contributions ◽  
And Performance ◽  
System Variables

Numerous organisations’ efforts in recent years have been directed toward strategies that increase individual contributions to the organization’s overall success. Numerous authors have investigated the connections between various facets of human resource management practises and their effect on employee effectiveness. Additionally, while it is widely accepted that human resource management is positively related to organisational and employee performance, considerable interest has grown in understanding the relationship between HRM and performance in the Indian context. The purpose of this paper is to determine the extent to which performance management system variables are associated with employee attitudes, particularly team building. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods; based on the information gleaned from the literature review, structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 200 employees in four organisations, which were then analysed statistically. The findings indicate that the majority of performance planning elements have a positive and significant correlation with team building. KEYWORDS : performance planning, team building, employee attitude, human resource management.

Sustainable electronic human resource management systems and firm performance: an empirical study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag ◽  
Pavitra Dhamija ◽  
Jan Harm Christiaan Pretorius ◽  
Abdul Hannan Chowdhury ◽  
Mihalis Giannakis
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
And Performance

PurposeThe authors aim to investigate whether ability electronic human resource management (e-HRM) practices, opportunity enhancing e-HRM practices and motivation enhancing e-HRM can possibly lead to development of sustainable e-HRM systems. Finally, the authors also examined if sustainable e-HRM systems can enhance firm performance.Design/methodology/approachThe model was developed using dynamic capability view perspective. The study tests theoretical model and presents findings by analysing data (partial least squares structural equation modelling method) gathered from 151 South African firms.FindingsThe findings indicate that ability enhancing e-HRM practices and motivation enhancing e-HRM practices can result in development of sustainable e-HRM systems, and findings also indicate that sustainable e-HRM systems can improve firm performance.Practical implicationsEmphasis is required on ability enhancing e-HRM practices and motivation enhancing e-HRM practices to develop sustainable e-HRM systems. Once workforce understand the complete benefits of e-HRM, they will start using this system on a regular basis for activities including goal setting, and performance measurement. The development of sustainable e-HRM systems will improve firm performance especially from cost control and customer satisfaction perspective.Originality/valueThis study advances the conceptual debate in the e-HRM domain through the development and testing of theoretical model.

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