Risk-Increasing and Risk-Reducing Practices in Human Resource Management: Focus Group Discussions with Livestock Managers

Vera Bitsch and Nicole J. Olynk
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Nicole Olynk Widmar

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2008, vol. 40, issue 01, 17

Abstract: Historically, managers in livestock production have focused on production management; however, as operations have grown they have spent more time managing employees. Increased time spent overseeing employees brings additional risks and challenges, and, hence, a greater need for human resource management (HRM) skills. This study investigated HRM practices in pork production and analyzed their risk attributes through six focus group discussions with managers. Results were compared to existing data from four dairy focus groups and to other research. The results have been used to develop and adapt educational workshops for managers in pork production.

Keywords: Livestock Production/Industries; Risk and Uncertainty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.45518

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