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Research Report on Phase 4 of Cornell University/Gevity Institute Study Human Resource Management Practices and Firm Performance in Small Businesses: A Look at the Effects of HR Practices on Financial Performance and Turnover

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WP06_10_Research_Report_on_Phase_4_.pdf (150.08 KB)
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https://hdl.handle.net/1813/77287
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Author
Collins, Christopher J.
Allen, Matthew
Abstract

In this study, we found evidence that groups of HR practices that represent different strategies for managing employees were significantly related to the financial performance of small companies. In particular, we found that an employee selection strategy based on person-organization fit, employee management strategy based on self-management, and employee motivation and retention strategy based on creating a family-like environment were all significantly related to firm performance in terms of revenue and profit growth. In addition, we found that the relationships between these HR strategies and firm performance were stronger in firms that face greater competition, are pursuing growth strategies, and are larger in size.

Date Issued
2006-03-01
Keywords
CAHRS
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ILR
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center
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human resource
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studies
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advanced
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HR practice
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managing employees
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financial performance
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small companies
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employee
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strategy
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revenue
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profit growth
Type
preprint

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