MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE JOB SATISFACTION, AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT TO ORGANIZATION AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Yıl 2008, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1, 96 - 135, 01.03.2008

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Globalization, international competition and strong technological changes entailed some important revisions on the organizations structures and their functions. By these changes, the companies began to take their decisions, develop their plans according to the strategies. Strategic Human Resources Management (SHRM) intends to assist in formulation of the firms strategic direction and needs. Also its a critical part of any organizations drive toward a competitive advantage. Business strategies and Human Resources Management processes should be thought together for the competitive advantage. SHRM accomplishes the firms strategic needs such as survival, growth, adaptability and profitability. SHRM has many components including policies, culture, values, practices and philosophies. These components help to firm for adapting to environmental changes, developing human capital, changing organizational culture, adopting the employees for change and supporting business strategies. This study aims to explore the major philosophies within the context of strategic human resources management and their effects on the company management outcomes such as job satisfaction, affective commitment to organization and competitive advantage.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Strategic Human Resources Management, Learning Organizations, Outplacement, Quality of Work Life, Job Satisfaction.

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