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Convergence or Divergence? Evaluation of Human Resource Practices in Turkey

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This study investigates human resource (HR) management (HRM) practices in Turkey vis-à -vis history, religion, culture, and economic systems. It hopes to contribute discussion on convergence and divergence by assessing traditional values’ impact on shaping HR practices. The study reviews the journal articles, thesis and conference proceedings addressing major human resource functions, namely job analysis, training, performance-management, recruitment and selection in Turkey. Review suggests directional convergence’s presence, meaning companies in Turkey follow the same trends prevailing in the USA or Europe, yet the patterns differ with respect to Turkish firms’ understanding and implementation of these trends. Collectivism, paternalism, and uncertainty avoidance seem to profoundly impact HRM practices in Turkey, decreasing the possibility of full convergence. HR literature is dominated by U.S. and European-oriented research. As this study provides a detailed, though not comprehensive literature review concerning HR practices in Turkey, its conclusions also may be extrapolated to countries with a similar socio-cultural dynamic, in addition to suggesting avenues for future research.

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  • Ozge Tayfur, 2013. "Convergence or Divergence? Evaluation of Human Resource Practices in Turkey," Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, AMH International, vol. 5(9), pages 625-638.
    • Handle: RePEc:rnd:arjebs:v:5:y:2013:i:9:p:625-638
    DOI: 10.22610/jebs.v5i9.436
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