Human resource management practices and organizational social capital: The role of industrial characteristics

This study investigates the relationship between human resource management (HRM) practices and organizational social capital (OSC) and the moderating effects of industrial characteristics. Based on a sample of 161 firms, the results of this study indicate that HRM practices that focus on facilitatin...

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Published in:Journal of business research 2013-05, Vol.66 (5), p.678-687
Main Authors: Chuang, Chih-Hsun, Chen, Shyh-jer, Chuang, Ching-Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employees
Human resource management
Human resource management practices
Impact analysis
Industrial concentration
Industrial policy
Industrial regulation
Knowledge intensity
Labour intensity
Organizational social capital
Personnel management
Regulated industries
Regulation
Social capital
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Summary:This study investigates the relationship between human resource management (HRM) practices and organizational social capital (OSC) and the moderating effects of industrial characteristics. Based on a sample of 161 firms, the results of this study indicate that HRM practices that focus on facilitating relationships among employees are positively related to OSC, and the relationship is stronger for firms operating in less regulated industries. Further, knowledge intensity itself shows no moderating effect but appears to join industrial regulation in influencing the link of HRM practices and OSC. The findings of a post hoc analysis suggest that HRM practices have a positive effect on OSC with high but not with low knowledge intensity in a more regulated context. This study presents implications for research and practice along with directions for future research.
ISSN:0148-2963
1873-7978
DOI:10.1016/j.jbusres.2012.04.002