Talent management and organizational performance: applying the amo theory

The purpose of this study is to advance an understanding of the nature and scope of talent management practice in the unique context of the developing economy of Pakistan, and to identify the relationship between talent management and organizational performance applying the AMO theory. This research...

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Published in:Independent Journal of Management & Production 2022-04, Vol.13 (2), p.648-666
Main Authors: Ali, Imdad, Izabela, Robinson, Memon, Salman Bashir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Banking industry
Case studies
Competitive advantage
conceptualisation
culture
Data analysis
employee
Employee attitude
Employee involvement
engagement
Interviews
Literature reviews
management
organisational
outcome
Succession planning
Talent
Talent management
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to advance an understanding of the nature and scope of talent management practice in the unique context of the developing economy of Pakistan, and to identify the relationship between talent management and organizational performance applying the AMO theory. This research was exploratory in nature and adopted a case study methodology within three leading Pakistani banks, in Karachi (Sindh). A total of twenty two in-depth interviews were carried out with senior HR and talent managers. All interviews were fully transcribed and analysed thematically. Evaluating interview data from three leading commercial banks, findings show substantial differences in the talent conceptualisation when compared to Western management orthodoxy. The empirical findings revealed that the conceptualisation of talent within the Pakistani banking organisations reflected a specific, path dependent historical, political and social legacy which viewed talent through a conceptual lens of qualifications and experience and had a significant influence on the sourcing and deploying talent. For managers, it should be to review the process of conceptualising talent and talent management within their organisation, to challenge any preconceived assumptions about the nature of talent and to consider alternative approaches to an exclusive approach in order that the right talent can be identified, developed and deployed for competitive advantage.
ISSN:2236-269X
2236-269X
DOI:10.14807/ijmp.v13i2.1602