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A Human Resource Model for Performance Optimization to Gain Competitive Advantage

In: Operations Research Proceedings 2013

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  • Joachim Block

    (University of the German Armed Forces)

  • Stefan Pickl

    (University of the German Armed Forces)

Abstract

Human resources are one of the most important assets of any organization. This is especially true in the ongoing information age where a transformation from blue to white collar work takes place. Implementing efficient and effective human resource management (HRM) policies can result in a sustained competitive advantage which will contribute to the long-term success of an organization. Even though empirical studies show some evidence that HRM policies influence organizational performance, the mechanisms at work are still not uncovered completely. We present a model of an organization’s human resources from a holistic perspective. Using system dynamics and agent-based modeling and simulation, we integrated two usually distinct fields of HRM research: the micro and the macro perspective. First numerical simulation results indicate a promising approach to unlock the causal chain between HRM policies and organizational performance. Our research should not only contribute to fill an existing research gap but also help to identify HRM policies which enable management to optimize the performance of an organization.

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  • Joachim Block & Stefan Pickl, 2014. "A Human Resource Model for Performance Optimization to Gain Competitive Advantage," Operations Research Proceedings, in: Dennis Huisman & Ilse Louwerse & Albert P.M. Wagelmans (ed.), Operations Research Proceedings 2013, edition 127, pages 43-48, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:oprchp:978-3-319-07001-8_7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-07001-8_7
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