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Exploring the black box of human resource and business strategy linkage: the effect of strategic fits on organizational performance

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  • Leyla Boy Akdag
  • Özge Tayfur Ekmekci

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Purpose - This study explores the effect of the strategic fit (tight-fit, minimal-fit and non-fit) between business strategies and human resource (HR) practices on perceived organizational performance (POP). It also investigates the moderating role of firm size on strategic fit–performance linkage. Design/methodology/approach - The data were gathered via an online survey from HR managers of companies listed in “Fortune-500 Turkey, ISO-Top and Second-Top 500”. The form was distributed to 669 organizations, and 102 of them responded. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and moderation analysis. Findings - No statistically significant difference was found in organizational performance according to different strategic fit categories. The moderating effect of firm size was not significant. Yet, tight-fit and minimal-fit appear to be linked to higher organizational performance. The results reveal that business strategies aligned with HR practices could have a favorable impact on organizational performance. Originality/value - The study differs from previous studies in terms of methodology, the conceptualization of strategic fit categories, the nature of the sample and non-Western origin.

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  • Leyla Boy Akdag & Özge Tayfur Ekmekci, 2023. "Exploring the black box of human resource and business strategy linkage: the effect of strategic fits on organizational performance," International Journal of Manpower, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 44(5), pages 859-879, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijmpps:ijm-05-2022-0228
    DOI: 10.1108/IJM-05-2022-0228
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