The effective human resource management system in transitional China: a hybrid of commitment and control practices
- 1 May 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in The International Journal of Human Resource Management
- Vol. 23 (10), 2065-2086
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2011.610335
Abstract
The content and effectiveness of a human resource management system needs to be understood in a certain management context. However, research on strategic human resource management in China has largely ignored the local realities. In response, we develop and test a model of China based effective HRM system rooted in the local management context. Results show that the China based effective HRM system is a ‘hybrid system’ consisting of both commitment and control HR practices, and has much more significant positive effects on firm performance compared with American-style high-commitment and high-involvement work practices.Keywords
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