scholarly journals Framework for Exploring Fit and Flexibility in Strategic Human Resource Management in Jordanian Telecommunication Companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hisham Abdul Kareem Shaheen ◽  
Ahmad Ali Almohtaseb
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Strategic Flexibility ◽  
Telecommunication Sector ◽  
Telecommunication Companies ◽  
Telecommunications Companies

The Fit and flexibility is now very imperative for an effective strategic human resource management.  Theoretical and empirical studies however could not agree on a single framework to accommodate both of its concepts (orthogonal and complimentary) to solve human resource management issues globally. The lack of a framework is a concern because there are still pertinent issues relating to human resource management specifically in Jordan. The purpose of this study was to carry out a conceptual framework to explore the fit and flexibility concept in strategic human resource management in Jordanian Telecommunication companies. This study suggests that emphasis should be placed on strategic flexibility in a dynamic sector like the Jordanian telecommunication sector to improve their productivity, performance and achieve a competitive advantage. Also, Jordanian Telecommunications companies' strategic flexibility will be achieved only if they rely on developing innovative and sustainable HR practices to stay competitive in their rapidly changing and dynamic business environment.

Strategic Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance

2012 ◽  
pp. 87-101
Author(s):  
P.C. Bahuguna ◽  
P. Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Strategic Fit ◽  
Hr Practices

The discipline of human resource management has progressed significantly over a period of time. Today it is being considered as the most critical source of competitive advantage to the firm. It has progressed to a strategic business partner. Various approaches and models of strategic human resource management have been developed within the framework of strategic human resource management. Like many theories of organization, none are complete. Rather being right or wrong each approach points to different aspect of the process needed to develop effective strategic human resource functions. The issue of fitting HR practices to business strategy has become increasingly relevant over few years. Therefore in the present study we have made efforts to highlight various issues which are relevant to the strategic HRM in the changing scenario of business environment. The present chapter has been divided into five sections. In the first part, the changes occurring in the business environment and its implications for human resource functionaries have been discussed. In the second section we have highlighted the changing role of human resource management. Historical background of strategic human resource management, its role in addressing the challenges of changing business scenario and determinants of strategic fit have also been presented in the second section. In the third section issues regarding the relationship of strategic human resource management with business performance have been discussed. In the fourth section we have made efforts to bring into notice those emerging future trends which might become key issues for high performance in the organization of new era. At last conclusions have been drawn that what needs to be done on the part of the HR functionaries and the organization itself to enhance the strategic fit between the various HR practices and the overall organizational strategic plan.

MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PERUSAHAAN DENGAN MENERAPKAN KONSEP MANAJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA STRATEGIK DALAM MENYONGSONG PERSAINGAN GLOBAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Kadar Nurjaman ◽  
Ajam Mustajam ◽  
Syaifuddin Syaifuddin ◽  
Yusniar Lubis ◽  
Yusuf Abadi
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Global Era ◽  
Research Problems

The concept of Strategic Human Resource Management has been a very important topic since the late 1980s. A company, if it wants to succeed in the competition in this global era, must be able to make human resource management plans that are capable and responsive to changes in world business in the future (strategic). This research aims to explain the concept of strategic human resource management (MSDMS) in an effort to contribute to company performance. MSDS research using a qualitative approach by using a literature review in presenting theories about research problems that are currently being carried out. There are two things that are analyzed in the concept of strategic human resource management (MSDMS). First, the relationship between HR strategy, HR practice and organizational performance is reviewed. As a result, the best practice approach has been used and yields useful results comparatively to the contingency approach and the configurational approach. Second, intervening factors and the causal relationship between HRM practice and organizational performance are analyzed. Retention results and multiple factors are found and placing too much control on causal relationships is unrealistic in empirical studies.

scholarly journals The Impact of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices on Productivity: The Case of the Malaysian Oil Palm Industry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aminu Bawa ◽  
Muhamad Jantan ◽  
Juhary Ali
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
The Impact

A substantial body of evidence in management theory and business practice has accumulated to show that Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is associated with improved organizational performance. In spite of this evidence, empirical studies have shown that some organizations are slow in implementing those practices. One of the fundamental reasons behind this is the fact that as a body of practical knowledge, SHRM has seemingly lacked any theoretical research framework to underpin it. Thus, this paper is an attempt to address this problem by (1) contributing to theory building in strategic HRM, and (2) empirically testing the hypothesis that SHRM practices affect productivity. This study used a sample of 129 managers of oil palm estates from a national survey of estate managers reflecting the 1998 financial year Using linear regression techniques, the results suggest that (1) estates implement less strategic HI? practices than anticipated, and (2) some strategic HR practices were related to productivity. Managerial implications of the study were discussed.  

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence Based Strategic Human Resource Management (AISHRM) For Industry 4.0

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
K R Samarasinghe ◽  
Dr. Ajith Medis
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Industry 4.0, known as industry revolution 4.0, is going to be a business environment in which the labor market will get replaced by machines that can think like humans. Value chains of companies will get interconnected with data. Robots with artificial intelligence will be performing operations that were previously done by humans. Further, those will achieve more accuracy and efficiency in such activities. With this revolution, companies require to focus more on strategic human resource management, as human capital is going to be a much more valuable asset in industry 4.0 where organizations will be able to create sustainable competitive advantage through human capital. Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be the fuel in industry 4.0. AI based machines will represent the majority of the labor force. This paper is to introduce AISHRM conceptual model which stands for the use of “Artificial Intelligence based Strategic Human Resource Management for industry 4.0”. This conceptual model developed based on the strategic human resource management theory of “resource-based view of a firm” or “resource advantage theory”.

Strategic human resource management and its impact on performance – do Chinese organizations adopt appropriate HRM policies?

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaas Szierbowski-Seibel
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Mimetic Isomorphism

Purpose This paper aims to separately consider studies from the three major economies, the USA, Europe and China, to illustrate differences and similarities. A comparison of these three clusters allows the author to conclude that the US human resource management (HRM) model was adopted by European and, subsequently, Chinese organizations through the mechanism of mimetic isomorphism. In addition, the majority of studies have confirmed that certain HR procedures have a positive impact on organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach The essay reviews and reappraises existing empirical studies in the field of HRM and organizational performance. Findings As European organizations adopted HRM configurations and the notion that HR should play a more strategic role from US organizations, the review suggests that Chinese organizations are now imitating US and European HRM. In all summarized studies, there is robust empirical evidence that the HR function is able to directly add value and improve organizational performance. Originality/value The study compares Chinese to Western HR functions and examines the effectiveness of strategic HRM by evaluating the existing research. At a minimum, in response to the title of the manuscript and the question, “do Chinese organizations adopt appropriate HRM policies?”, the general answer is yes. Given the mechanism of mimetic isomorphism, it can be assumed that Chinese organizations adopt the most efficient HR configurations from Western organizations. The summarized studies also support the prediction that subsidiaries of Western multinational organizations accelerate the development of the Chinese HR functions.

scholarly journals Aligning Strategic Human Resource Management To Human Resources, Performance And Reward

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1405
Author(s):  
Melody Brauns
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

In a rapidly changing business environment, one may recognise the words the only thing constant in life is change by French author Francois de la Rockefoucauld. Yet, with on-going change, it can be difficult to know what to do and how to do it. The world out there is harsh and competition is fierce. Indeed, the world is changing at a rapid pace. Therefore, both public and private sectors have to plan for the future and prepare for any unforeseen circumstance. This paper will discuss the link between Strategic Human Resource Management, Human resources, Performance and Reward, what we know, and the future direction of Strategic Human Resource Management. Strategic Human Resource Management involves making those decisions that define the overall vision, mission, core values and objectives of the organisation, thus determining the most effective utilisation of its resources. Walker (1992: 16) states that Strategic Management enables managers to respond to environmental changes based on a defined business mission, vision and values. Strategies are directional plans that guide management actions in the pursuit of opportunities. In essence, strategies point the way for the most promising changes. They are plans that give direction and address people related business issues. Human Resource strategies are important because they help determine how to manage people in relation to business strategies. Strategic Human Resource Management aligns Human Resources, which is necessary for the success of the organisation.

Changing Face of Human Resource Management: A Strategic Partner in Business

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 563-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. C. Bahuguna ◽  
P. Kumari ◽  
S. K. Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Strategic Fit ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
Strategic Hrm

Various approaches and models of strategic human resource management have been developed within the framework of strategic HRM. Like many theories of organization, none are complete. Rather being right or wrong each approach points to different aspect of the process needed to develop effective strategic human resource functions. The issue of fitting HR practices to business strategy has become increasingly relevant over few years. Therefore, in the present study we have made efforts to highlight various issues that are relevant to the strategic HRM in the changing scenario of business environment. The present paper has been divided into six parts. In the first and second part, the changes occurring in the business environment and its implications for human resource functionaries have been discussed respectively. In the third part we have highlighted the changing role of human resource management. In the fourth part the historical background of strategic human resource management, its role in addressing the challenges of changing business scenario and determinants of strategic fit have been presented. In the fifth part the relationship of strategic human resource management and business performance has been reviewed and at last conclusions have been drawn that what needs to be done on the part of the HR functionaries and the organization itself to enhance the strategic fit between the various HR practices and the overall organizational strategic plan.

Strategic Human Resource Management & Organizational Performance

2010 ◽  
pp. 150-165
Author(s):  
P.C. Bahuguna ◽  
P. Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Strategic Fit ◽  
Hr Practices

The discipline of human resource management has progressed significantly over a period of time. Today it is being considered as the most critical source of competitive advantage to the firm. It has progressed to a strategic business partner. Various approaches and models of strategic human resource management have been developed within the framework of strategic human resource management. Like many theories of organization, none are complete. Rather being right or wrong each approach points to different aspect of the process needed to develop effective strategic human resource functions. The issue of fitting HR practices to business strategy has become increasingly relevant over few years. Therefore in the present study we have made efforts to highlight various issues which are relevant to the strategic HRM in the changing scenario of business environment. The present chapter has been divided into five sections. In the first part, the changes occurring in the business environment and its implications for human resource functionaries have been discussed. In the second section we have highlighted the changing role of human resource management. Historical background of strategic human resource management, its role in addressing the challenges of changing business scenario and determinants of strategic fit have also been presented in the second section. In the third section issues regarding the relationship of strategic human resource management with business performance have been discussed. In the fourth section we have made efforts to bring into notice those emerging future trends which might become key issues for high performance in the organization of new era. At last conclusions have been drawn that what needs to be done on the part of the HR functionaries and the organization itself to enhance the strategic fit between the various HR practices and the overall organizational strategic plan.

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