Human resource management (HRM) does matter! Prior empirical research, summarized and classified in the work of Delery and Doty (1996), Guest (1997) and Boselie et al. (2000), suggests significant impact of HRM on the competitive advantage of organizations. The mainstream research on this topic...

This is a conceptual study which proposes a new model exhibiting the relationship between performance management system (PMS) and employee engagement (EE), using social exchange theory. Although, there could be many determinants which could affect employee engagement; this particular study...

Human Organizations require direction if they are to achieve objectives. Among the most important variables in organizational success is leadership. Even though there are many versions of leadership like charismatic leadership and transformational leadership, self-leadership tries to emphasize...

This study examines the contribution of a personality variable in motivation losses in group performance. Differences in the endorsement of the Protestant Work Ethic can account for variance in motivation losses in group work. Male student scores on the Mirels- Garrett Protestant Work Ethic...

In the last decade, leaders' behaviour in performance management has been gaining increasing attention, arguing that it is beneficial in terms of improved employee attitudes, behaviour, and performance in the public sector. However, empirical support for such claim is still scant. Given the...