Exploring human resource management practices in small and medium sized enterprises
Nadin, Sara J. Cassell, C. Older-Gray, M.T. Clegg, C.
Nadin, Sara J.
Cassell, C.
Older-Gray, M.T.
Clegg, C.
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This paper reports on empirical work recently conducted about the use and effectiveness of HRM practices in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A telephone survey was conducted with 100 senior managers of SMEs to ascertain their use of a range of human resource practices and the extent to which they had found those practices successful in aiding the achievement of company objectives. Additionally in-depth interviews were conducted with senior managers from a further 22 SMEs. Findings suggest that there is considerable diversity amongst SMEs in relation to their use of HR practices. A model is provided that identifies the key criteria that underlie the adoption of HRM practices, and the implications of the model are discussed.
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Nadin, S., Cassell, C. and Older-Gray, M.T. (2002). Exploring human resource management practices in small and medium sized enterprises. Personnel Review. Vol. 31, No. 6, pp. 671-692.
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