Review of phenomenological approaches and its scope in human resource management
Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance
ISSN: 2051-6614
Article publication date: 20 September 2022
Issue publication date: 6 March 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This article focuses on the various phenomenological approaches and their scope in the Human Resource Management (HRM) domain.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors reviewed and elaborated various phenomenological approaches, and their convergence, divergence and scope in the field of HRM.
Findings
The theoretical underpinnings of phenomenology reveal that with its philosophical differences, phenomenology emanates various spectrums in the form of different approaches. Furthermore, these approaches, e.g. Post-Intentional Phenomenology and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, have the potential to understand and uncover various phenomena in the field of HRM.
Practical implications
Phenomenological approaches could be employed to uncover various complex phenomena in the field of HRM. Phenomenological approaches can be used to examine the everyday life experiences of employees, as they could contribute to reframe and enhance the HRM practices in the organization.
Originality/value
The study contributes to the authors' knowledge of employing various phenomenological approaches to explore the diverse phenomena in the field of HRM.
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Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful to the editor and anonymous reviewers for the contributions and recommendations. All comments were constructive, and the authors believe that the authors' revised manuscript was significantly improved by addressing the comments and suggestions. The authors also wish to acknowledge Professor V.C Thomas for providing valuable insightful suggestions.
Citation
Mhatre, S.G. and Mehta, N.K. (2023), "Review of phenomenological approaches and its scope in human resource management", Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 112-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOEPP-12-2021-0354
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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