“…The traditional HRM function, or technical HRM activities, covers a wide range of employment practices, including recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, training and development and the administration of compensation and benefits. By combining the HRM function with business strategy, SHRM reflects a more flexible arrangement and utilization of human resources to achieve the organizational goals, and accordingly helps organizations gain a competitive advantage (Wei & Lau, 2005;Sadatrasool et al, 2016). The congruence or 'fit' between HR practice and business strategy has been emphasized in studies related to SHRM (Miles & Snow, 1984;Baird & Meshoulam, 1988;Wright & McMahan, 1992).…”