HRM in SMEs: homogeneity or heterogeneity? A study of Taiwanese high-tech firms

Tsai, Chin-Ju

doi:10.1080/09585192.2010.500490

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“…This study confirms the results of previous research showing that SMEs are not a homogenous group (Barad and Gien, 2001;Cagliano and Spina, 2002;O'Regan and Ghobadian, 2004;Assarlind and Gremyr, 2013), in contrast to those studies that have treated SMEs as generic units independent of industry and of whether they are original equipment manufacturers or a subcontractors (see, e.g., Tsai, 2010;Choudhari et al, 2012a;2012b). In addition, these results have highlighted the need for further studies of companies in specific industries.…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 64%

“…These groups tend to define problems in the same way (DiMaggio and Powell, 1983;St. John et al, 2001;Tsai 2010). This is exemplified in SME theory, since it has been proposed that graduates are under-represented in SMEs (see, e.g., Storey, 1994;Stewart and Knowles, 2000;Sear et al, 2012) and that there might be a low level of recognition of the need for a graduate.…”

Section: Factors Influencing Decision Categoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Various studies have described human resource management in SMEs as informal and without a written recruitment process (see, e.g., Julien, 1998;Tsai, 2010). However, the level of formalisation in human resource management increases with company size (see, e.g., Nguyen and Bryant, 2004).…”

Section: Empirical Research On Decision Categories In Smesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When organisations face uncertainties about technologies and markets, they tend to imitate other organisations (DiMaggio and Powell, 1983;St. John et al, 2001;Ketokivi and Schroeder, 2004;Tsai 2010). One example is the widespread adoption of lean production.…”

Section: Factors Influencing Decision Categoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Homogeneity of manufacturing choices in subcontractor SMEs

Löfving

2016

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

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PostprintThis is the accepted version of a paper published in Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. This paper has been peer-reviewed but does not include the final publisher proofcorrections or journal pagination. Homogeneity of manufacturing choices in subcontractor SMEsStructured Abstract:Purpose: This paper investigates the choices made in manufacturing decision categories by subcontractor small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and determines if subcontractor SMEs make homogenous manufacturing choices.Design/methodology: A literature review was used to develop theoretical propositions. A multiple case study with 19 subcontractor SMEs was conducted. Findings:Factors that might lead to homogenous choices in the manufacturing strategy decision categories were formalised into four theoretical propositions. The propositions were based on new institutionalism factors as well as SME factors. The findings reveal that there is considerable heterogeneity across the subcontractor SMEs in the various manufacturing decision categories. However, there are similarities between some manufacturing choices. This can partly be explained by the proposed factors and partly by other factors, such as SME characteristics and process choices. Research limitations/implications:The study reinforces the need for more research that is focused on manufacturing decisions and choices in SMEs. All cases were of Swedish SMEs belonging to three different industries, potentially limiting the generalizability of findings to other industries or countries. Practical implications:This study highlights the importance of the different choices made considering manufacturing and the factors influencing those choices. This provides guidance for managers when they make manufacturing choices in various decision categories.

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2016

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“…Local municipalities must forge strategic partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders such as research and academic institutions with a view to acquire suitable training and development programmes. In line with local and global best practice in the field of civil engineering, a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation programme should be used for monitoring and evaluating the degree of compliance with industry-related guidelines and regulations [38]. Based on findings obtained from the study, municipalities should be encouraged to provide financial subsidies to all its registered civil engineering professionals to assist engineering professionals to maintain their professional registrations with the ECSA.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors that Undermine Service Delivery by Civil Engineers in South African Local Municipalities

Worku

2018

CivileJournal

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The objective of study was to identify and quantify key predictors of job satisfaction among civil engineers working in South African local municipalities. The design of study was cross-sectional, descriptive and evaluative. The study was conducted against the background of shortage of suitably qualified, adequately motivated and skilled civil engineers working in local municipalities. The degree of job satisfaction of respondents was assessed by using a composite index developed by Turkyilmaz, Akman, Ozkan and Pastuszak (2011) for conducting a similar study. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analyses were used in the study. As part of the quantitative aspect of study, data was collected from a stratified random sample of size 250 civil engineers working in various South African local municipalities. As part of the qualitative aspect of study, individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 37 civil engineers working in various local municipalities. Four focus group interviews were conducted as part of the study. Data was collected by using a structured, pretested and validated questionnaire of study. Quantitative data analyses were conducted by using methods such as frequency tables, cross-tab analyses (Pearson's chi-square tests of associations) and binary logistic regression analysis. The results showed that 171 of the 250 respondents who took part in the study (68.40%) were satisfied with the job that they were performing in the various local municipalities, whereas the remaining 79 of the 250 respondents in the study (31.60%) were not satisfied with their jobs. Based on results obtained from cross-tab analyses at the 5% level of significance, the degree of job satisfaction of civil engineers at the workplace was significantly and adversely affected by too much workload, poor working conditions, lack of budget for construction projects, low salary and remuneration, lack of training opportunities, lack of cooperation and appreciation, too much bureaucracy and red tape, short duration of service, and poor relationship with supervisors, in a decreasing order of strength. Results obtained from binary logistic regression analysis showed that the degree of job satisfaction of civil engineers at the workplace was significantly and adversely affected by 3 factors. These 3 factors were too much workload, poor working conditions, and lack of budget for construction projects in a decreasing order of strength. Results obtained from individual and focus group in-depth interviews led to similar findings.

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A quarter‐century review of HRM in small and medium‐sized enterprises: Capturing what we know, exploring where we need to go

Harney

Alkhalaf

2020

Human Resource Management

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Despite the proliferation of HRM research, only a small fraction explores the context of small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). Where HRM in SMEs has received attention, the literature base remains fragmented and variable, comprising a plurality of definitions, explanations, and methods. To advance understanding, this paper uses a quarter‐century systematic review drawing on an evidence base of 137 peer‐reviewed articles. A cumulative framework is presented capturing key developments and synthesizing existing areas of research focus. Analysis of limitations and knowledge‐gaps finds a failure to differentiate across various types of SMEs, limited appreciation of SME characteristics and contextual conditions, and a dominance of managerial perspectives. An agenda for future research on HRM in SMEs is outlined with respect to definitional parameters, HR practices, HRM–performance, key determinants, and presenting issues. The paper concludes that SMEs offer a unique, fruitful, and timely context for investigations of HRM.

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HRM in SMEs: homogeneity or heterogeneity? A study of Taiwanese high-tech firms

Cited by 36 publications

References 72 publications

Homogeneity of manufacturing choices in subcontractor SMEs

Homogeneity of manufacturing choices in subcontractor SMEs

Factors that Undermine Service Delivery by Civil Engineers in South African Local Municipalities

A quarter‐century review of HRM in small and medium‐sized enterprises: Capturing what we know, exploring where we need to go

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