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Author : Irene Hau-Siu Chow
Category : Journal Article
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Year / Month : 2012
ISSN: 0958-5192
Source : International Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(15), 3114-3132

Abstract

    This article attempts to (1) explore the process by which a high-performance work system (HPWS) affects firm performance and (2) demonstrate the mediating role of implementation and organizational culture in the HPWS-performance link. The proposed model was tested using a sample of 243 Hong Kong and Taiwanese firms operating in Guangdong, China. The results from the present study supported the hypothesized mediation of implementation and organizational culture on the HR–performance relationship. This study offers important insights into the mediating mechanism of the HPWS-performance research. Implications for research and managerial practices are provided.