Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/78909 
Year of Publication: 
2006
Citation: 
[Journal:] Management Revue [ISSN:] 1861-9916 [Volume:] 17 [Issue:] 3 [Publisher:] Rainer Hampp Verlag [Place:] Mering [Year:] 2006 [Pages:] 256-273
Publisher: 
Rainer Hampp Verlag, Mering
Abstract: 
In this paper we will address the success of Human Resource Management (HRM) implementation, concentrating not on the HR function but on first-line managers. First-line managers find implementing HR practices at the operational level difficult and show reluctance with their HR responsibilities. However, they have become increasingly responsible for the implementation of HRM and thus, their performance is critical for HRM effectiveness. Previous research pointed to five factors that could lead to HRM implementation difficulties. Four case studies in four different multinational business units are presented here to investigate the salience of these factors. Results show that first-line managers perceive four of the five factors hindering, but that the challenges faced vary per business unit.
Subjects: 
HRM implementation
first-line managers
HRM effectiveness
strategic HRM
operational HRM
Document Type: 
Article

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