Increasing the impact of SHRM on organizational performance: Why the firm’s context needs to be considered

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The role of HRM is increasingly being viewed in strategic as well as functional terms. The impact of SHRM on firm performance is also determined by factors in its internal and external contexts. Balance between these contextual dimensions and input from various actors in the organization can help increase the overall effectiveness of a SHRM system.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Increasing the impact of SHRM on organizational performance: Why the firm’s context needs to be considered", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 27 No. 5, pp. 7-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-05-2019-0124