Purpose – Drawing on institutional theory and existing international business practice transfer and e-HRM models this paper develops an e-HRM diffusion model to ascertain the institutional factors that determine the successful diffusion of e-HRM practices in multinational corporations (MNC)....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationships among top management teams' (TMS) entrepreneurial leadership, international human capital management (IHCM), and global competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – Given the exploratory nature of this research, the...

Purpose – A firm's competitiveness depends on its capacity to manage performance and improve the development of the skills and competencies of employees – creating a learning environment. Although the Nepalese economy has embraced an open market policy and is attempting to join the global...

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to examine the antecedent, perception of the external environment, and its relationship to organizational learning, as well as explore the relationships between organizational learning and innovation performance at two levels, including individual and...

During the recent recession, Australian organizations have undergone major changes focused on improvement of organizational competitiveness. In Australian public sector organizations, strong government control, stringent legislation and powerful trade unions make it extremely challenging to...

In this study, scales were developed to measure the extent to which organisations exhibited “soft” or “hard” approaches to HRM, and the extent to which potential barriers to the effective operation of HRM were present. The sample comprised 549 employees, managers and HRM staff across a...

Strategic human resource management (HRM) is increasingly being used to indicate a system‐wide intervention that links HRM to strategic planning and cultural change. However, what may be inadvertently occurring is a reinforcing of the use of the “hard” model of HRM, one that prioritises...

Purpose – This study seeks to identify the general characteristics of the profile of staff at five‐star hotels, and methods of recruitment, and makes suggestions for improvement in this sector. It is hoped that it will lead hotels to a greater competitive advantage....

Purpose – Failte Ireland argues that high performance work practices will provide the Irish tourist industry with the necessary competitive edge. The main focus of this study is to explore the extent of these practices in the Irish hospitality industry with particular emphasis on the practices...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between the role of internal consultant and role of the HR practitioners in the manufacturing companies of Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – Three main elements in the competency of internal consultation are...