High performance work systems and corporate performance: the influence of entrepreneurial orientation and organizational learning |
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Authors: | Chunling Zhu Anqi Liu Guoling Chen |
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Affiliation: | 1. Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China2. Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China3. Shanghai Provident Center, Shanghai 200003, China |
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Abstract: | This study investigates the functioning mechanisms of how high performance work systems (HPWS) affect organizational performance. We propose that (HPWS) can positively affect organizational performance through the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation. An organization with high performance work systems can perform better if it enjoys high level of organizational learning. We design and administer a survey questionnaire to high-level executives or founders of companies from manufacturing and service industries and receive 176 valid responses. The results of the empirical data indicate that the relationship between high performance work systems and corporate performance is more positive when organizational learning is stronger. Entrepreneurial orientation partially mediates the relationship between high performance work systems and organizational performance. This study opens new research avenues by extending and incorporating explanations and predictions of HPWS and entrepreneurial orientation, two areas that largely have been considered independently of each other. Implications for practice and directions for future research are provided. |
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Keywords: | High performance work systems Entrepreneurial orientation Organizational learning Corporate performance |
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