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Predicting Potential For Promotion: How The Data In Human Resource Information Systems Can Be Used To Help Organizations Gain Competitive Advantage
Fields, Gary S. (2002-07-01)This paper utilizes the data contained in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) of a company, called here “Engineering Solutions,” and analyzes the drivers of potential for promotion among a sample of engineers. ... -
Keeping Our Best: Econometric Analysis of Retention and Performance at Engineering Solutions
Fields, Gary S. (2002-07-01)This study analyzes the retention and performance of 100 engineers who started work at “Engineering Solutions” in 1996, of whom 65 were still with the firm in 2002. The retention analysis shows that the firm retained ... -
In There or Up Front? : An Introduction to Bottom-Line Human Resource Management
Fields, Gary S. (2002-04-01)This essay explains to managers and academics a new approach to human resource management, what I call “Bottom-Line Human Resource Management.” Bottom-line human resource management starts by positing clear organizational ... -
Leading For The Bottom Line: A View Of Leadership In A Bottom-Line Context
Fields, Gary S.; Stern, Cory (2006-03-01)This paper sets out to establish and describe a new approach to leadership called Bottom Line Leadership. The essence of Bottom Line Leadership is that a leader’s most critical responsibility is to clearly identify, ... -
The Effects of Human Resource Management Decisions on Shareholder Value
Abowd, John M.; Milkovich, George T.; Hannon, John M. (1989-11-01)We examine the effects of selected human resource management decisions on the abnormal change in total shareholder return. Announcements of human resource decisions are classified into five types--general HR system ... -
Aging, Job Satisfaction, and Job Performance
Mitchell, Olivia S.; Levine, Phillip B.; Pozzebon, Silvana (1990-01-01)The national trend to earlier retirement is surprising in light of conventional wisdom holding that older workers are healthy, satisfied and productive employees -- sometimes even more so than their younger counterparts. ... -
The Effects of Mandating Benefits Packages
Mitchell, Olivia S. (1990-01-01)[Excerpt] The purpose of this paper is to inform policymakers and the public about the potential labor market consequences of government mandating of employee benefits. Both theoretical and empirical economic arguments for ... -
Predicting Employee Health Insurance Selections in a Flexible Benefits Environment
Barringer, Melissa W.; Milkovich, George T.; Mitchell, Olivia S. (1991-05-08)Firms are increasingly introducing flexible benefits programs into their employee compensation packages, yet very little is known about program outcomes. This study investigated the determinants of employees' selections ... -
Expected Changes in the Workforce and Implications for Labor Markets
Levine, Phillip B.; Mitchell, Olivia S. (1991-06-01)[Excerpt] While many have written about possible effects of the baby boom on the U.S. economy, few have recognized that this demographic transition provides analysts with a unique and valuable opportunity to investigate ... -
Human Resource Management, Information Technology, and the Competitive Edge
Broderick, Renae F.; Boudreau, John W. (1991-05-01)[Excerpt] Global competition is putting more and more pressure on U.S. managers to make faster and better business decisions. Investments in information technology are often touted as a critical means of speeding up and ...