The relationship between HRM practices and organizational commitment of knowledge workers. Facts obtained from Swiss SMEs

被引:35
作者
Giauque, David [1 ]
Resenterra, Fabien [1 ]
Siggen, Michael [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Lausanne, Inst Polit & Int Studies, Lausanne, Switzerland
[2] Univ Appl Sci Western Switzerland, Inst Econ & Tourism, Sierre, Switzerland
关键词
knowledge workers; commitment; HRM principles and practices; retention;
D O I
10.1080/13678861003703716
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
This paper explores the effects of human resource management (HRM) practices in Swiss small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). More specifically, the main objective of this study is to assess the impacts of HRM practices developed in Swiss SMEs upon the commitment of knowledge workers. Using data from a survey of over 198 knowledge workers, this study shows the importance of looking closer at HRM practices and, furthermore, to really investigate the impacts of the different HRM practices on employees' commitment. Results show, for example, that organizational support, procedural justice and the reputation of the organization may clearly influence knowledge workers' commitment, whereas other HRM practices such as involvement in decision-making, skills management or even the degree of satisfaction with pay do not have any impact on knowledge workers' commitment.
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页码:185 / 205
页数:21
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