Small Firms and Human Resources

HRM effectivity in small and medium-sized enterprises: a multiple cross-case study of Pakistani and Dutch SMEs

“…This type of owner/manager may perceive that by making explicit rules and procedures it will limit their room for manoeuvrability. It can be seen therefore, that regardless of whether an owner or manager of an SME resists change or not, implementation of HR policies and practices depends on his/her personal values, attitude and/or beliefs (Matlay, 1999;Mazzarol, 2003).…”