The role of human capital philosophy in promoting firm innovativeness and performance: test of a causal model

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Results from a survey of 246 firms in Ireland were used in developing and testing a model that demonstrates the influence of human capital philosophy on the organization's performance and innovativeness promotions. It was found that enhanced human capital causes new products to be developed, and that innovativeness moderates the relationship between the organization's performance and human capital philosophy. The implications of the industry evironment and survival difficulty on a firm's strategy are also discussed.

Models, Influence, Creative ability, Creativity, Human capital, Report

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Individualism/collection and attitudes towards human resource systems: a comparative study of American, Irish and Indian MBA students

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As per a study on individualism/collectivism, showed that a sample of Indians were more individualistic than the American or Irish sample, who were the others to participate. No difference was seen on preferences for progressive HRM practices across the sample. Americans showed a higher preference for equality in rewards than the Irish sample and fairness in appraisals / rewards than the Indians.

India, America, Collectivism

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Causes and consequences of psychological contracts among knowledge workers in the high technology and financial services industry

Article Abstract:

The development of a causal model of the relationship between the causes and consequences of psychological contracts of knowledge workers in the financial services and high technology industries is described.

Research, Management, High technology industry, Competition (Economics), Financial services industry, Financial services, Management research

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