Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to show that the use of evidence-based information from academic research regarding HRM practices can have a positive impact on an organization's degree of competitiveness. This article explains how the use of academic information sources results in greater organizational performance. Some supporting empirical research findings are briefly reviewed. We then propose how the use of evidence-based information in HRM practices can improve global operations. Different sources of academic research information are identified and described. Some specific recommendations for accessing and using academic research information are offered. Finally, a brief summary and some general conclusions are provided.
Highlights
Today's increasingly dynamic business environment is forcing organizations to search for new ways to gain an advantage or an edge over their competitors
The purpose of this paper is to show that the use of evidence-based information from academic research regarding human resource management (HRM) practices can have a positive impact on an organization's degree of competitiveness
Academic research information about HRM practices is largely ignored by organizations
Summary
Today's increasingly dynamic business environment is forcing organizations to search for new ways to gain an advantage or an edge over their competitors. In today's new service and information economy, the quality of an organization's employees or human resources has become more critical to organizational success Another reason why it may be wise to focus on the area of HRM to enhance organizational competitiveness is that very few organizations currently make use of the best HRM practices - practices that are evidence-based or empirically supported by the academic research literature. Discrepancies as "seven common misconceptions about human resource practices" in areas such as staffing, goal-setting, performance management, and compensation (Rynes, Brown & Colbert, 2002) These misconceptions prevented HR professionals from implementing the best practices that are based on sound evidence that can lead to improved organizational performance. We end with a brief summary and some general conclusions
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