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When Does HRM 'Work' in Small British Enterprises?

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  • White, Michael

    (Policy Studies Institute)

  • Bryson, Alex

    (University College London)

Abstract
Using nationally representative workplace data we find substantial use of high-performance work systems (HPWS) in Britain's small enterprises. We find empirical support for the proposition that HPWS have a non-linear association with employees' overall job attitude, with a positive association apparent where HPWS are used intensively. These associations are robust to factors often cited as obstacles to HPWS implementation such as informality and family ownership.

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  • White, Michael & Bryson, Alex, 2016. "When Does HRM 'Work' in Small British Enterprises?," IZA Discussion Papers 9690, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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    1. Csillag Sára & Csizmadia Péter & Hidegh Anna Laura & Szászvári Karina Ágnes, 2019. "Typical features of family-owned SME’s HR practices," Prosperitas, Budapest Business School, vol. 2019(1), pages 55-75.
    2. Csillag Sára & Csizmadia Péter & Hidegh Anna Laura & Szászvári Karina Ágnes, 2019. "Typical features of family-owned SME’s HR practices," Prosperitas, Budapest Business University, vol. 6(1), pages 55-75.

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    Keywords

    small firms; high-performance work system; human resource management; organisational commitment; job satisfaction;
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    JEL classification:

    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
    • M50 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - General
    • M54 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Labor Management

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