measures of motivation we find the returns to small firm investments in HRM are u-shaped. Small firms benefit from … are initially introduced, but can restore positive motivation when they invest intensively in HRM practices in a way that …A long-running debate in the small firms' literature questions the value of formal 'human resource management' (HRM …

the determinants of a measure of worker commitment and loyalty (CLI) and whether CLI influences workplace performance …, higher CLI is associated with enhanced workplace performance. Our findings that workplace human resources influence CLI …, may affect workplace performance …

Based on a unique case study-dataset, the paper analyses job satisfaction and public service motivation in Germany. A … special issue of the investigation is related to the evaluation of performance pay scales that were introduced some years ago …

Most firms rely on subjective evaluations by supervisors to assess their employees' performance. This article discusses …

adoption of High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) in the private sector is largely positively correlated with employee job … different employment relationships and different sources of employee motivation …

Using nationally representative workplace data we find substantial use of high-performance work systems (HPWS) in …

major positive role in business performance. There is, however, a need for further evidence on what determines satisfaction …