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HRM and the beginnings of organizational change
Francis, Helen - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 16 (2003) 3, pp. 309-327
This paper presents a discourse‐analytic approach to the study of human resource management (HRM) and organisational … on to examine the potential of discourse‐based studies to offer fresh insights into the role of HRM in producing change …
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Subcultures and employment modes: translating HR strategy into practice
Palthe, Jennifer; Ernst Kossek, Ellen - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 16 (2003) 3, pp. 287-308
Past research suggests that most culture change efforts proceed with limited attention to the pluralistic nature of contemporary organizations. We argue that the relationship between organization subcultures and the implementation of new HR strategies into HR practice has not been adequately...
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The Diagnosis of Work Group Norms: Practical Implications for Change
McMahan, Gary C.; Michele Kacmar, K. - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 4 (1991) 4, pp. 24-33
Behaviour resulting from work group normative processes can be examined and changed to increase the productivity of an organisation. A model for exploring the process of work group norm diagnosis that can be used by organisational consultants is developed. Examples of its use are also presented.
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HRM and organizational change: an emotional endeavor
Doorewaard, Hans; Benschop, Yvonne - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 16 (2003) 3, pp. 272-286
This paper sketches the outlines of a differentiated approach towards the contribution of HRM to organizational change … base of emotions. We argue that it is necessary to sensitize HRM to the emotional subroutines entwined in organizational …
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Perspectives on organizational change in Asia
Rees, Christopher J.; Hassard, John - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 23 (2010) 5, pp. 480-484
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the wide‐ranging nature of organizational change research and practice with reference to the diverse context of Asia. Design/methodology/approach – Specific reviews of literature are highlighted which have identified the relative dearth of...
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Senior managers' perceptions of the HRM function during times of strategic organizational change
Rees, Christopher J.; Johari, Hasanah - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 23 (2010) 5, pp. 517-536
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role played by the human resource management (HRM) function in … strategic organizational change initiatives. The objectives of the paper are to assess the extent to which the HRM function is …, and identify major challenges HRM professionals face as facilitators of strategic change management initiatives in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014891218
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The role of the HR department in organisational change in a British university
Edgley‐Pyshorn, Charlotte; Huisman, Jeroen - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 24 (2011) 5, pp. 610-625
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the role of human resources (HR) in organisational change at higher education institutions (HEIs) and the perceptions of those within the organisation towards the HR department and their capability in leading a change initiative....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014891263
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Bradford′s Two Revolutions: Political, Organisational and Human Resource Management Change in a Large Local Authority
Storey, John; Fenwick, Neil - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 2 (1989) 1, pp. 35-39
Local Authorities, like many other large organisations in Britain, are currently experimenting with new approaches to the way in which they manage themselves. As with other public sector employers this process has involved an importation of ideas drawn from the private sector, and, most...
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Soviet Managers View Organizational Change in Large State Enterprises
Puffer, Sheila M.; McCarthy, Daniel J. - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 6 (1993) 3, pp. 6-23
The introduction of Mikhail Gorbachev′s perestroika in 1985 marked the beginning of enormous change in the former USSR. Most articles and studies, thus far, have concentrated on the macro economic, political, and social issues involved. Little has been done to assess the changing situation for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014891427
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The stress factor: another item for the change management agenda?
McHugh, Marie - In: Journal of Organizational Change Management 10 (1997) 4, pp. 345-362
Reveals that public sector organizations across the globe have been subject to cuts in government spending, allied to demands for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. Consequently many have embarked on radical programmes of change which may adversely affect the psychological wellbeing of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014891550