Ismail, Abdussalaam Iyanda and Abdul Majid, Abdul Halim and Joarder, M. H. R. (2016) Addressing and unravelling the emerging HPWS research problems. Journal of Advanced Research in Business and Management Studies, 4 (1). pp. 22-42. ISSN 2462-1935

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Abstract

High-performance work system’s (HPWS) configuration is fraught with inconsistencies, and there are vague processes (black box) in-between the inputs (HPWS) and the output (performance). In addressing these issues, this research proposed that configuration of HPWS is many-sided, and it can be context-specific.Also, this study proposed a conceptual model which indicates that HPWS and performance are related via mediating mechanism(s) which will unpack the so-called “black box” in HRM research field. Using far-reaching literature survey, this paper presented a logic-based and empirically-based conceptual discussion to address and disentangle the identified HPWS research problems.The findings of this research stressed that configurations of HPWS are many-sided involving universalist approach, contingency approach, configuration approach, theory building process, etc.There are different ways of bundling up the HPWPs to achieve organizational outcomes. Using a blend of some approaches, this paper proposed a synergistic configuration of HPWS architectures for SMEs.It is hoped that the study will help in showing the stakeholders the process of enhancing SMEs’ performance via employee-oriented high-performance work system. However, the proposed model can be empirically solidified further via collection and analysis of relevant data.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	high-performance work system, strategic human resource management, black box, HRM, performance
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	School of Business Management
Depositing User:	Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Halim Abdul Majid
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2016 04:30
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2016 04:30
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/20347

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