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Developing a Strong HRM System: The Role of Line Managers

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  • Na Fu

    (Trinity Business School, the University of Dublin, Ireland)

  • Stephen Keating

    (Revenue Tower Lead, Ingersoll Rand, Ireland)

  • Marian Crowley-Henry

    (Maynooth University School of Business, Maynooth University, Ireland)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to examine the line manager’s role in developing a strong human resource management (HRM) system which is distinctive, consistent and consensual. This paper explores the process and outcomes of the line managers implementation of a high performance HRM system in an Irish knowledge intensive firm.

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  • Na Fu & Stephen Keating & Marian Crowley-Henry, 2019. "Developing a Strong HRM System: The Role of Line Managers," Annals of Social Sciences & Management studies, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 2(5), pages 124-137, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:oajasm:v:2:y:2019:i:5:p:124-137
    DOI: 10.19080/ASM.2019.02.555599
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