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Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia

Purpose - This study examines the devolution of HRM functions, the rationale and problems of such devolution to line management in the context of applications and processes in two major Japanese multinational companies in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – The research used mixed methodolo...

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Main Author: Abang Ekhsan, Abang Othman
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Language:English
Published: Canadian International Council (CIC) 2008
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spelling my.unimas.ir.34512021-07-06T07:54:25Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/3451/ Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia Abang Ekhsan, Abang Othman H Social Sciences (General) Purpose - This study examines the devolution of HRM functions, the rationale and problems of such devolution to line management in the context of applications and processes in two major Japanese multinational companies in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – The research used mixed methodology via case studies and questionnaire surveys. Overall 29 questionnaires from two companies were analyzed, a response rate of 58 percent. In addition, the views of the Executive Director, Head of HR, and line managers were sought regarding their role, involvement and problems of devolvement to line managers. Findings – Analysis of questionnaire responses and interviews shows that devolution of HRM functions to the line managers was adopted by both organizations, though their approaches varied in terms of process. The study revealed a high degree of devolution of responsibility to line managers for recruitment and selection and training and development. The devolution of training and development functions specifically to a separate department resulted in their increased effectiveness. Extensive participation and a close working relationship on HR-related issues between HR managers and line managers jointly contributed to the effectiveness of the companies’ devolution of HRM functions. Practical Implications - Devolution of HRM functions to line management is a growing trend internationally. However, despite the positive outcomes of devolution, the process is never unproblematic Originality/Value – This study thus builds on the existing literature and also contributes to overcoming the dearth of empirical research on devolution which has been predominantly Western in context. Furthermore, no study examining devolution of the HRM functions in Malaysia. Canadian International Council (CIC) 2008 Article NonPeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/3451/1/Abang%20Ekhsan%2C%20Abang%20Othman.pdf Abang Ekhsan, Abang Othman (2008) Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia. International Journal (8). pp. 128-145. ISSN 00207020
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Abang Ekhsan, Abang Othman
Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia
description Purpose - This study examines the devolution of HRM functions, the rationale and problems of such devolution to line management in the context of applications and processes in two major Japanese multinational companies in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – The research used mixed methodology via case studies and questionnaire surveys. Overall 29 questionnaires from two companies were analyzed, a response rate of 58 percent. In addition, the views of the Executive Director, Head of HR, and line managers were sought regarding their role, involvement and problems of devolvement to line managers. Findings – Analysis of questionnaire responses and interviews shows that devolution of HRM functions to the line managers was adopted by both organizations, though their approaches varied in terms of process. The study revealed a high degree of devolution of responsibility to line managers for recruitment and selection and training and development. The devolution of training and development functions specifically to a separate department resulted in their increased effectiveness. Extensive participation and a close working relationship on HR-related issues between HR managers and line managers jointly contributed to the effectiveness of the companies’ devolution of HRM functions. Practical Implications - Devolution of HRM functions to line management is a growing trend internationally. However, despite the positive outcomes of devolution, the process is never unproblematic Originality/Value – This study thus builds on the existing literature and also contributes to overcoming the dearth of empirical research on devolution which has been predominantly Western in context. Furthermore, no study examining devolution of the HRM functions in Malaysia.
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author Abang Ekhsan, Abang Othman
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title Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia
title_short Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia
title_full Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia
title_fullStr Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Devolution of HRM practices : Perspectives of two major Japanese electrical and electronics companies in Malaysia
title_sort devolution of hrm practices : perspectives of two major japanese electrical and electronics companies in malaysia
publisher Canadian International Council (CIC)
publishDate 2008
url http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/3451/1/Abang%20Ekhsan%2C%20Abang%20Othman.pdf
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