Abstract

AbstractHistorically, the structuring of human resource management suggests that it has evolved from a market‐based structure to more centralized control in a bureaucratic‐based structure. Recently the function has devolved from the bureaucratic‐based structure to multiple forms of market‐based structures as well as clan‐type structures such as self‐directed work teams. This evolution I devolution process is explained using constructs from market failures theory and organizational economics. Propositions from the proposed contingency theory of devolution can guide future research, and our explanations will help human resource managers deliver their services through the most effective structure.RésuméHistoriquement, la gestion des ressources humaines est passée dune structure reposant sur des mécanismes de marché à une structure bureaucratique à contrǒle centralisé. Récemment, cette fonction en est revenue à divers types de structures basées sur les mécanismes de marché et aussi à des structures reposant sur la concept de clan, comme les équipes de travail autonomes. Ce processus de “dé‐évolution” est expliquée par le biais de construits empruntés à la theorie de faillite des marchès et à l'éco‐nomique des organisations. Diverses propositions sont faites afin de guider la recherche future. Des explications aideront les gestionnaires des ressource humaines à offrir leurs services par le biais de la structure la plus efficace.

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