An evidence-based multilevel framework of talent management: a systematic review

Amro Aljbour, Erica French and Muhammad Ali

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2021, vol. 71, issue 8, 3348-3376

Abstract: Purpose - Past research provides mixed evidence of the various elements of talent management. This review consolidates that research evidence to present a comprehensive evidence-based multilevel framework to inform practice and outline future research directions. Design/methodology/approach - A systematic review of 120 empirical studies, focusing on determinants, practices and/or outcomes of talent management practices, was undertaken. Findings - Our multilevel framework suggests that talent management perspectives determine talent management practices which, in turn, impact organizational, group and employee outcomes. Most studies focused on identifying talent management perspectives or practices within organizations, while few studies investigated how these perspectives influence practices. The inclusive vs exclusive perspective has been the main focus of the research. However, findings indicate that a combination of perspectives generates a hybrid approach which leads to a range of talent management practices. The most studied practices involve talent development and the least studied involve talent engagement. In total, 67 studies focusing on outcomes of talent management identified organizational performance as the most conspicuous outcome of talent management. Originality/value - This review contributes to the existing knowledge of talent management by consolidating the empirical evidence on determinants and outcomes of talent management practices and provides a comprehensive, integrated and multilevel framework to guide practice and future research.

Keywords: Talent management; Perspectives; Practices; Outcomes; Multilevel; Review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-02-2020-0065

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