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High performance and human resource characteristics of successful small manufacturing and processing companies

High performance and human resource characteristics of successful small manufacturing and... This case study research involved 31 successful small manufacturing companies in the southeastern USA for the purpose of identifying, among other things, their perceptions of high performance and other human resource related characteristics in their organizations. Analysis of the transcripts and observations of the workers led to conclusions. The shared high performance work practices were training, compensation and benefit packages, and selective staffing. Related practices included tuition reimbursement and sponsored activities. Human resource characteristics included low turnover and fair treatment. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Leadership & Organization Development Journal Emerald Publishing

High performance and human resource characteristics of successful small manufacturing and processing companies

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2002 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0143-7739
DOI
10.1108/01437730210419206
Publisher site
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Abstract

This case study research involved 31 successful small manufacturing companies in the southeastern USA for the purpose of identifying, among other things, their perceptions of high performance and other human resource related characteristics in their organizations. Analysis of the transcripts and observations of the workers led to conclusions. The shared high performance work practices were training, compensation and benefit packages, and selective staffing. Related practices included tuition reimbursement and sponsored activities. Human resource characteristics included low turnover and fair treatment.

Journal

Leadership & Organization Development JournalEmerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2002

Keywords: Performance measurement; Small firms

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