First we distinguish various approaches used by economists to assess the impact of human resource management practices on productivity and then we briefly review and illustrate studies that represent different approaches. In the main part of the paper we illustrate the econometric case study...

Purpose To examine the nature and the determinants of the incidence and diffusion of a range of new technologies. Design/methodology/approach We collected new survey data in 2001 for medium sized establishments in upstate and central New York. Findings Our econometric findings suggest that the...

This paper explores theoretically and empirically potentially important yet often-neglectedlinkage between task coordination within the organization and the structure of organizationand bundling of HRMPs (Human Resource Management Practices). In so doing, we alsoprovide fresh insights on the...