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Summers, David F
- Micro vs Small Enterprises: A Profile of Human Resource Personnel, Practices and Support Systems
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1 Department of Management, Marketing & General Business West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas 79016, US
2 School of Business Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX 76105, US
3 School of Business University of Houston – Victoria Victoria, Texas 77901, US
1 Department of Management, Marketing & General Business West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas 79016, US
2 School of Business Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX 76105, US
3 School of Business University of Houston – Victoria Victoria, Texas 77901, US
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Journal of Management Research, Vol 6, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 102-112Abstract
The research depicts the current state of Human Resource Management (HRM) personnel, practices and support systems in micro (0-9 employees) and small (10-250 employees) sized enterprises. The authors' hypothesis postulates that differences exist between micro and small firms in HRM personnel, practices and support systems. A survey was conducted in which respondents reported their perceptions and experiences. Data were analyzed using t-tests and chi-square tests to detect statistically significant differences between micro and small sized enterprises. The authors' hypothesis was found to be invalid and the research findings suggested a higher level of sophistication and experience in HRM functions in micro and small enterprises than what was anticipated.Keywords
HRM Support Functions, Employee Training, Job Design, Compensation, Career Development
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