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A chameleon function? HRM in the 1990s

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posted on 2023-06-08, 16:58 authored by Veronica Hope-Hailey, Lynda Gratton, Patrick McGovern, Philip Stiles, Catherine Truss
This article examines the changing role of the HR function in large corporations in the 1990s. It draws on data collected from a multi-sector case study research project – the Leading Edge Forum Consortium. Activities are analysed along three dimensions: access to strategic decision making, shift of responsibilities to the line, and the function's perceived contribution to business performance. It concludes that devolution to the line remains problematic, and that access to strategic decision making is still contingent on the personal influencing skills of senior HR managers or directors. Nevertheless the recognition of the strategic importance of HRM as a contributor to business performance has risen.

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  • Published

Journal

Human Resource Management Journal

ISSN

0954-5395

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing

Issue

3

Volume

7

Page range

5-18

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  • Business and Management Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2010-09-30

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