The efficacy of high performance work practices in the Middle East: evidence from Algerian firms

Ramdani, Boumediene; Ramdani, Ben; Mellahi, Kamel; Guermat, Cherif; Kechad, Rabah

Abstract

Although there is developing evidence on the effectiveness of global HRM best practices in emerging and developing economies, little is known about the efficacy of those practices in the Middle East. This study examines the impact of high performance work practices (HPWP) on both employee and organisational outcomes in Algerian firms. The results of a firm-level survey show that while HPWP are positively associated with employee work attitudes and motivations, this effect is not converted into organisational-level outcomes. The results are discussed and implications for future research are offered. © 2014 © 2013 Taylor & Francis.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Sep 16, 2013
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: Mar 23, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 5, 2017
• Journal: International Journal of Human Resource Management
• Print ISSN: 0958-5192
• Electronic ISSN: 1466-4399
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 252-275
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2013.826918
• Keywords: Algeria, high performance work practices, HRM, Middle East, performance
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/826198
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2013.826918
• Additional Information: Additional Information : This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in The International Journal of Human Resource Management on 16th September 2013, available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2013.826918.
• Contract Date: Sep 5, 2017