Strategic Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance: A Meta-Analytical Review
Keywords:
Strategic Human Resource Management, Organizational Performance, High-Performance Work Systems, Employee Engagement, Competitive Advantage, Meta-AnalysisAbstract
Human Resource Management (SHRM) has evolved as a centralframework for understanding how human capital practices contribute tosustained organizational performance. This meta-analytical reviewsynthesizes empirical findings from prior quantitative studies to evaluatethe strength, direction, and contextual variability of the relationshipbetween SHRM practices and organizational outcomes. Drawing onevidence from diverse industries and geographic regions, the studyidentifies consistent positive associations between high-performance worksystems (HPWS), employee engagement strategies, leadershipdevelopment initiatives, and financial as well as non-financialperformance indicators. The analysis highlights the mediating role ofemployee attitudes, organizational culture, and innovation capacity instrengthening performance outcomes. Furthermore, the review examinesmoderating variables such as firm size, industry dynamism, and nationalcontext. The findings confirm that SHRM contributes significantly toproductivity, profitability, and competitive advantage when aligned withcorporate strategy. The article concludes by discussing implications fortheory, practice, and future research directions in global HRM.
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