Using a multi-level analysis of sample 193 employees matched to 58 managers in regional Australian hospital, this paper examines the effects management and employee perceptions high-performance work systems (HPWS) on HR outcomes. These relationships are examined across four distinct occupational groups. The findings suggest that only when management's implementation HPWS is similar employees' espoused practices translated into greater engagement, job satisfaction, affective commitment less...

bartram t., casimir g., djurkovic n., leggat s.g. & stanton p. (2012) Do perceived high performance work systems influence the relationship between emotional labour, burnout and intention to leave? A study of Australian nurses. Journal Advanced Nursing 68 (7), 1567–1578. Abstract Aims. The purpose this article was explore relationships systems, leave among nurses in Australia. Background. Previous studies show that labour are associated with an increase There is evidence association a...

This paper reports the findings of case study research exploring strength HR system in three Australian public hospitals from perspective senior, middle and line managers, practitioners. The explored how HRM is understood, interpreted, operationalized across management hierarchy. suggest that role CEO crucial providing legitimacy, leadership resources create a distinctive system, nurturing within group agreement consensus among senior executive team on HR. In turn, managers need to translate...

This article analyses a process improvement project based on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques in the emergency department (ED) of large Australian hospital. We consider perspectives clinical and managerial staff involved implementation, its implications for empowerment work intensification. find that appeared to improve patient flow from ED wards have positive some staff. However, these achievements tended be result senior using leverage resources create desirable outcomes, rather than use...

Lean management or lean thinking is a process improvement technique that along with Six Sigma used in an increasing range of workplaces. This special issue focuses on the use developed countries. increased usage reflects growing propensity for managers to launch initiatives upgrade efficiency and productivity enterprises they manage, usually attempt enhance cost-effectiveness operations. IJHRM includes eight articles addition this one various aspects connections between management, human...

Against a background of nurse shortages in Australian hospitals, significant challenge facing the healthcare sector is recruitment and retention nurses. The job stress satisfaction nurses have been associated with retention. aim this study to consider two factors that may contribute nurses: social support empowerment. Using sample 157 registered private hospital Melbourne, Australia, we found derived from nurse's supervisor work colleagues lowered at same time increased satisfaction....

Using data collected in 2004 from 132 Victorian (Australia) public healthcare providers, comprising metropolitan and regional hospital networks, rural hospitals community health centres, we investigated the perceptions of HRM experiences chief executive officers, HR directors other senior managers. We found some evidence that managers organisations reported different strategic a limited focus on collection linking performance with organisational management processes. multiple moderator...

This study investigates the mediation effects of four components psychological empowerment on relationship between high performance work systems (HPWS) and perceptions patient care quality among hospital employees. To test this 541 employees in a large regional Australian health service were surveyed. Regression analysis findings demonstrated that fully mediated HPWS perception care. Three individual - autonomy, competence meaning care; fourth impact was non-significant. demonstrates need to...

This aim of this study was to investigate the interactive effects psychological empowerment and job satisfaction on relationship between high-performance work systems (HPWS) nurses' perceptions quality patient care they provide.Studies high-performing organizations in a variety industries have consistently reported positive HPWS performance outcomes. Although many these studies been conducted manufacturing, similar findings correlation aspects improved outcomes international health...

Studies of high-performing organisations have consistently reported a positive relationship between high performance work systems (HPWS) and outcomes. Although many these studies been conducted in manufacturing, similar findings correlation aspects HPWS improved care delivery patient outcomes international health studies. The purpose this paper is to bring together the results from series within Australian organisations. First, authors seek demonstrate link found organisational performance,...

AbstractThis paper examines the mediating effects of social identification on relationship between high performance work systems (HPWS) and psychological empowerment direct clinician perceptions quality patient care. We use structural equation modelling a sample 254 health professionals from large regional hospital in Australia. Results demonstrate, first, strong effect HPWS identification. Second, mediates and, third, has Implications are drawn for management theory managers.Keywords::...

Abstract Aims To examine the mediating role of employee well‐being on relationship between work‐life balance practices, need for achievement and intention to leave among nurses in Malaysia. Background Work‐life practices are associated with perceptions which subsequently influence their organization. This study contributes new knowledge nursing studies an Asian Islamic society where expectations women focus family rather than career. Design A cross‐sectional, explanatory mixed methodology....

Abstract This article investigates the effect of union organizing as a mobilizing strategy on collectivism members. We examine impact worker's social identification with fellow members and transformational leadership qualities local representative. employ regression analysis tests mediation to analyse survey responses c. 1,000 rank file major professional union, collected in July 2004 during mobilization campaign. Social were associated members' loyalty willingness work for union. acted...

This paper focuses on employee performance management (PM) to explore how multinational enterprises (MNEs) localise their human resources within subsidiaries in a developing country. It uses qualitative research methods examine four US and Japanese MNEs operating Vietnam. The identifies both home host country effects as significant factors the transfer of MNEs' PM policies practices. firms emphasised financial non-financial measurements utilised wide range tools techniques. These techniques,...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the roles human resource management (HRM) specialists in contemplation and implementation innovation employing organisations workplaces. Design/methodology/approach authors some literature practice field as well 11 other articles that are included special issue. Findings propose six research questions. First, HRM analysing relevant trends their implications for future work workforce? Second, enabling identify enable innovative ideas? Third, what...

This article explores the impact of inclusive leadership behaviors on Indigenous voice and perception workplace inclusion by employees in Vietnam public agencies. Drawing from qualitative research with managers three organizations, we found that, first, promoted diversity supporting presence through recruitment; training development opportunities; promotion into decision making roles. Second, facilitated belongingness accepting as important group members, sympathizing their challenges....

Abstract Identifying critical success factors (CSFs) of continuous improvement projects is crucial for management control and operations domains. Despite the availability manufacturing-related literature, studies on CSFs in more dynamic complex healthcare-related are scarce. This study, based at a large public tertiary healthcare organization, identifies implementing Lean Six Sigma (LSS). 62 LSS completed by Green Belts consultation with Black were analyzed project review team practitioners...

Purpose The purpose of the anthology is to explore how major societal shifts or “megatrends” are impacting world work and provide guidance for human resource management (HRM) professionals. Design/methodology/approach adopts a varied approach encompassing literature reviews, empirical research conceptual frameworks offer informed perspectives on identifying interpreting megatrends' impact HRM. Findings synthesis highlights several key impacts future work: transformative power technological...

This study uses Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) theory to test the associations between supervisor–subordinate relationship, psychological empowerment and affective commitment amongst 1283 nurses working in Australian public private hospitals. Both qualitative quantitative data were collected, analysed presented. The findings show that quality of LMX is more important sector nursing contexts than with regard relationship commitment. Furthermore, stronger for organisations low-quality...

This paper aims to explore the attitudes of managers and employees high performance work practices (HPWS) in a medium sized rural Australian hospital.The study consists two stages. Stage one involved qualitative investigation consisting interviews focus group sessions with senior, middle line management at hospital. Bowen Ostroffs framework was used examine how strategic HRM understood, interpreted operationalised across hierarchy. investigates views concerning implementation HRM/HPWS....

Strategic human resource management (SHRM) theory is predicated on the assumption that effective (HRM) processes have capacity to contribute significantly organizational effectiveness, expressed in terms of productivity, flexibility, efficiency, return investment, competitiveness, and ultimately, profitability. Earlier research studies explored overall value-adding potential HRM as a whole. Few focused links between strategic HRM, performance systems even fewer examined these relationships...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the effectiveness Saudi employment programme “Nitaqat” in addressing institutional barriers women’s private sector. has a particular focus on perspectives unemployed women as intended recipients increased opportunities. Design/methodology/approach This adopts qualitative approach, drawing findings from face-to-face interviews conducted with two groups stakeholders, government officials and women. Findings Four key are identified. First,...

This paper reviews empirical international human resource management (IHRM) journal articles on foreign- and indigenous-owned multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in Australia. More specifically, we explore the extent to which papers using Australian data this area are being published 53 of world’s leading academic journals identify topics that have been researched. We then propose a number research areas, interest, researchers could pursue future. Our findings point picture limited...