The Human Resource Factor in Small Business Decision Making

Abstract

Activities of a group of small firms were studied over a six-year period to determine the manner In which their performance reflected the results of a counseling program. The effects of counseling In a number of functional areas were explored. Findings of the Investigation suggest that while adequate attention to marketing, financial, and technological matters Is essential, firms that Ignore the requirements of sound human resource management may fall to remain competitive.

A model of small business HR growth management

“…Developing the firm's HR policies is critical to long-term success of the small firm. Empirical research studies of small firms suggest a positive relationship may exist between effective HRM and successful business performance (Rocha and Khan, 1985). Rowden (1995) examined three successful manufacturers with fewer than 200 employees and found use of both formal and informal HRM practices had a direct influence on the overall success of the firms.…”

La gestion stratégique des ressources humaines dans les PME françaises

“…Toutefois, en dépit de l'importance de l'investissement en GRH pour les PME, les dirigeants semblent accorder encore peu d'intérêt aux ressources humaines (Rocha et Riaz Khan, 1985 ;Mayson et Barrett, 2006). Dans la quête d'avantages concurrentiels et de performance, ce désintérêt apparent envers les RH peut être préjudiciable pour les PME dans la mesure où elles ne possèdent pas les mêmes ressources financières et technologiques que les GE (Cardon et Stevens, 2004 ;Hornsby et Kuratko, 2003).…”