Bridging Micro and Macro Domains: Workforce Differentiation and Strategic Human Resource Management

In this article, the authors focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating the macro and macro domains of the strategic human resource (HR) management literature. Their specific focus is on the development of a differentiated HR architecture in support of strategy execution a...

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Published in:Journal of management 2011-03, Vol.37 (2), p.421-428
Main Authors: Huselid, Mark A., Becker, Brian E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic value added
Human resource management
Human resources
Organization development
Strategic management
Studies
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Summary:In this article, the authors focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating the macro and macro domains of the strategic human resource (HR) management literature. Their specific focus is on the development of a differentiated HR architecture in support of strategy execution as a key organizing theme. A focus on strategic capabilities and strategic jobs as the focal point of workforce management system design represents a significant potential source of value creation for most firms. But, also, differentiation by strategic capability instead of hierarchical organizational level represents potential implementation challenges for managers, and theoretical and empirical challenges for academics.
ISSN:0149-2063
1557-1211
DOI:10.1177/0149206310373400