Strategic toolkits: seniority, usage and performance in the German SME machinery and equipment sector

Wagner, R. and Paton, R.A. (2014) Strategic toolkits: seniority, usage and performance in the German SME machinery and equipment sector. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25(4), pp. 475-499. (doi: 10.1080/09585192.2013.792863)

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Abstract

This paper examines the strategic tool kit, from a human resource management (HRM) perspective, in terms of usage and impact. Research to date has tended to consider usage, assuming to a certain extent that knowledge and understanding of particular tools suggest that practitioners value them. The research on which this paper is based builds upon the idea that usage indicates satisfaction, but develops the usage theme to investigate which decision-makers are actually engaged in both tool appliance and the strategic process. Of particular interest to the researchers are the educational background, age and seniority of the decision-makers. In addition, potential links with HRM and organizational performance are also explored. The context of the research, the German machinery and equipment sector, provides an insight into the industry's ability to sustain growth in face of increasing international competition. The paper calls for a greater awareness, from a human resource perspective, and utilization of strategic management practice and associated decision-making aids.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Paton, Professor Robert
Authors: Wagner, R., and Paton, R.A.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:International Journal of Human Resource Management
Publisher:Taylor and Francis
ISSN:0958-5192
ISSN (Online):1466-4399
Published Online:28 May 2013
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2013 Taylor and Francis
First Published:First published in International Journal of Human Resource Management
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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