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Applying a systems approach to human resource management
Author(s) -
Broedling Laurie A.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.888
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1099-050X
pISSN - 0090-4848
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-050x(199923)38:3<269::aid-hrm9>3.0.co;2-0
Subject(s) - corporation , human resource management , function (biology) , human resources , plan (archaeology) , process management , business , management , knowledge management , key (lock) , management science , computer science , economics , history , computer security , archaeology , finance , evolutionary biology , biology
One reason why organizational improvement efforts often fall short of expectations is that they are rarely systematic. This article describes both the theory and practice of improving human resource management (HRM) using an example from McDonnell Douglas Corporation, in which an integrated systems approach was applied. A model of various, specific HRM initiatives is presented. The plan for undertaking these initiatives is also described. A key factor in the success of this approach is in changing the mental models that executives hold regarding how organizations really function. A major part of this shift is appreciating that organizational improvement initiatives are not additive but interactive. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.