HRM System Strength and Psychological Contracts: Unveiling their Role in Employee Work-related attitudes and behaviours in Pakistani Family Firms
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14290231Keywords:
Psychological Contract, Family Businesses, HRM System Strength, Employee Work-related Attitude and BehaviorAbstract
Purpose: The concept of Human Resource Management (HRM) system strength has gained importance for its potential in shaping employee perceptions, work-related attitudes, and behaviors. Built on the HRM system strength model of Bowen and Ostroff (2004), this study is aimed at exploring the conceptual insights, theoretical foundations behind the concept of HRM system strength and its influence of employee work-related attitudes and behaviours.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The research employed qualitative research design to carry out the research. Data was collected through twenty-seven semi-structured interviews from family businesses of Pakistan.
Findings: Findings revealed that HRM system strength influences psychological contract which ultimately impacts work-related attitudes and behaviours of employees. It was also found that the firms having stronger HRM system have better psychological contract leading to positive employee work-related attitudes and behaviors and vice versa.
Implications/Originality/Value: Finding of the study will be used to guide HR practitioners to strengthen the HRM system of their organizations that may yield a number of positive outcomes. Further, the present study is unique as it covers the most important issue of family-owned businesses to manage their work force
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