How can CEOs influence HRM implementation? Unfolding top management’s role in HRM

This paper investigates how CEOs can influence the implementation of HRM policies in their organizations. It does so by comparing the HRM implementation roles of the same CEO in two different companies as well as those of different CEOs in the same firm. Based on the findings, the study inductively...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Mirfakhar, Atieh S., Trullen, Jordi, Valverde, Mireia
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Repositorio:DAU Arxiu Digital de la Universitat Ramon Llull
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:dau_________::2198857c9e84484ade087a3604265676
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/6133
https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2021.1986563
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:CEO
Top management
HRM implementation
HRM beliefs
Influence
Iran
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Sumario:This paper investigates how CEOs can influence the implementation of HRM policies in their organizations. It does so by comparing the HRM implementation roles of the same CEO in two different companies as well as those of different CEOs in the same firm. Based on the findings, the study inductively develops a model that describes different types of CEO direct and indirect influence, unfolding the generic label of CEO ‘support’ into a wide catalogue of actions, and identifying further behaviours other than support. The results also challenge some established ideas, such as the view of CEOs’ HRM role solely as strategic decision makers, or that CEO influence necessarily involves overt action. Finally, our findings open several avenues for future research on a relevant and, so far, underdeveloped topic.