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Addressing and unravelling the emerging HPWS research problems

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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