Evaluating HRM Functions within the Context of Chaos and Complexity Theory

Abstract

Chaos theory moots that consequences can be predicted in a system of deterministic thinking. Moreover, in general, chaotic systems can be accepted as random as they are predicted. Of course, the prediction depends on how the dimensions are clear. As chaos theory is applied for social sciences, many related studies were done on business management and to its functions. However both the studies on chaos theory and human resources management are satisfactory in numbers, studies on the relationship between these two are scarce. This paper provides a review of literature that underlines the basic principles of chaos and complexity theory, and the functions of human recourses management. In addition to this common practices of human resource management functions will be discussed in the context of chaos and complexity theory. During the text, the question of how HRM can be explained with chaos theory will be answered. It is aimed to fill the gap in the area with showing the connections between two levels of reality. Then, the study was designed to serve the daily business life with is discussions.