The first aim of this study was to test empirically the effect of HR political skill on the relationship between high involvement work practices and organizational performance. A second aim was to test empirically whether an HR executive can use their political skill advantageously within...

The aims of the research are to explore evidence of professional human resource management (HRM) role tensions, the factors that affect HRM role tension, and to consider the impact on management perceptions when role tensions exist. Using a qualitative approach, 25 interviews were conducted in...