Implementing Manufacturing Strategy: The Human Resource Management Contribution

Abstract

The contribution that human resource management practices might make to the successful implementation of manufacturing strategy is examined. It is argued, on the basis of empirical research, that organisations typically adopt one of three different approaches to handling the critical human resource management practices which are identified. These findings have implications both for practitioners considering a change in their strategy for manufacturing, and for the further development of models of manufacturing strategy.

Citation

Kinnie, N.J. and Staughton, R.V.W. (1991), "Implementing Manufacturing Strategy: The Human Resource Management Contribution", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 11 No. 9, pp. 24-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001283