This study analyses the correlation between the application of human resource management practices and the associated SME performance. In particular, the study focuses on three different practices: (1) formal selection and recruitment process, (2) trainings and development for new and current employees and (3) performance measurement and compensation systems. Moreover, the study explores the potential of SMEs to apply these practices in order to increase their performance. SMEs are considered to be highly adaptable to market conditions which is why they have thrived in many economies in the world, especially in transition economies in the South-Eastern Europe. These enterprises comprise the highest percentage of total enterprises in the region. This study summarizes the most common obstacles that SMEs in the region face. Furthermore, primary data is obtained through a survey conducted with 18 Kosovar SMEs which provides first-hand data on the obstacles faced by SMEs as well as the application of human resource management practices. The findings from the survey reflect the current situation regarding the adaptation of HRMP by SMEs in Kosovo and are not intended to create statements which can be generalized. The gathered data are used to test three hypotheses which emphasize that the use of human resource management practices such as: formal recruitment, trainings and pay for performance systems, have a direct impact on firm performance. According to the findings of this empirical research, none of the null hypotheses were rejected due to the lack of sufficient statistical evidence to do so. Therefore, the hypotheses of the study prevail emphasizing that human resource management practices are impactful to the performance of enterprises of small and medium size. Keywords: Human resources, SMEs, Firm performance, South-Eastern Europe.
Questo studio analizza la correlazione tra l'applicazione delle pratiche di gestione delle risorse umane e le prestazioni associate delle PMI. In particolare, lo studio si concentra su tre diverse pratiche: (1) processo formale di selezione e reclutamento, (2) formazione e sviluppo per i dipendenti nuovi e attuali e (3) sistemi di misurazione e retribuzione delle prestazioni. Lo studio esplora il potenziale delle piccole e medie imprese di applicare queste pratiche al fine di aumentare le proprie prestazioni. Le piccole e medie imprese sono considerate altamente adattabili alle condizioni di mercato, motivo per cui hanno prosperato in molte economie del mondo, specialmente nelle economie in transizione nell'Europa sudorientale. Queste imprese rappresentano la percentuale più alta del totale delle imprese nella regione. Questo studio riassume gli ostacoli più comuni che le piccole e medie imprese della regione devono affrontare. Inoltre, i dati primari sono ottenuti attraverso un'indagine condotta con 18 piccole e medie imprese kosovare che forniscono dati di prima mano sugli ostacoli incontrati dalle piccole e medie imprese e sull'applicazione delle pratiche di gestione delle risorse umane. I risultati dell'indagine riflettono la situazione attuale per quanto riguarda l'adattamento delle pratiche di gestione delle risorse umane da parte delle piccole e medie imprese in Kosovo e non intendono creare dichiarazioni che possono essere generalizzate. I dati raccolti vengono utilizzati per testare tre ipotesi che sottolineano che l'uso di pratiche di gestione delle risorse umane come: reclutamento formale, formazione e sistemi di pagamento per le prestazioni, hanno un impatto diretto sulla performance aziendale. Secondo i risultati di questa ricerca empirica, nessuna delle ipotesi nulle è stata respinta a causa della mancanza di prove statistiche sufficienti per farlo. Prevalgono, quindi, le ipotesi dello studio sottolineando che le pratiche di gestione delle risorse umane hanno un impatto sulle imprese di piccole e medie dimensioni. Parole chiave: Risorse umane, Piccole e medie imprese, Performance delle imprese, Europa sud-orientale.
The impact of human resource managerial practices on SME performance in the South-Eastern Europe – Evidence from Kosovo.
PIRANA, FIONA
2019/2020
Abstract
This study analyses the correlation between the application of human resource management practices and the associated SME performance. In particular, the study focuses on three different practices: (1) formal selection and recruitment process, (2) trainings and development for new and current employees and (3) performance measurement and compensation systems. Moreover, the study explores the potential of SMEs to apply these practices in order to increase their performance. SMEs are considered to be highly adaptable to market conditions which is why they have thrived in many economies in the world, especially in transition economies in the South-Eastern Europe. These enterprises comprise the highest percentage of total enterprises in the region. This study summarizes the most common obstacles that SMEs in the region face. Furthermore, primary data is obtained through a survey conducted with 18 Kosovar SMEs which provides first-hand data on the obstacles faced by SMEs as well as the application of human resource management practices. The findings from the survey reflect the current situation regarding the adaptation of HRMP by SMEs in Kosovo and are not intended to create statements which can be generalized. The gathered data are used to test three hypotheses which emphasize that the use of human resource management practices such as: formal recruitment, trainings and pay for performance systems, have a direct impact on firm performance. According to the findings of this empirical research, none of the null hypotheses were rejected due to the lack of sufficient statistical evidence to do so. Therefore, the hypotheses of the study prevail emphasizing that human resource management practices are impactful to the performance of enterprises of small and medium size. Keywords: Human resources, SMEs, Firm performance, South-Eastern Europe.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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