The relationship between formalization of HRM function and HRM intensity in SMEs: An empirical investigation in Sri Lanka

Vathsala Wickramasinghe ()
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Vathsala Wickramasinghe: University of Moratuwa

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Abstract: Human resource management (HRM) intensity is important for any type of business in which human resources play a vital role. However, little is known about HRM intensity in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the formalization of HRM function and HRM intensity. The sample of the study consists of medium-sized enterprises operating in Sri Lanka. The results show that although the formalization of HRM function is low, HRM intensity is high. The findings also show that higher levels of formalization lead to a greater intensity in HRM practices.

Keywords: Owner–manager role; Management professionalization; SME development; Organizational formalization; personnel management; HRM practices; HRM intensity; HRM formalization; Small and medium-sized enterprises; Management control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-12-12
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Published in Small Business International Review, 2022, 6, ⟨10.26784/sbir.v6i2.529⟩

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DOI: 10.26784/sbir.v6i2.529

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