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- 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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- The Relationship between Humor and Group Productivity
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1 Department of Management College of Business Administration University of Texas Pan-American Edinburg, TX 78541
2 Department of Management, Marketing and General Business College of Business Administration West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX 79016
1 Department of Management College of Business Administration University of Texas Pan-American Edinburg, TX 78541
2 Department of Management, Marketing and General Business College of Business Administration West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX 79016
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Journal of Management Research, Vol 4, No 1 (2004), Pagination: 53-61Abstract
Humor is an important factor in group dynamics. Based on humor literature from several fields, humor was predicted to have a positive effect on group productivity. An experiment was conducted to determine if humor can be induced and if it has a positive effect on group productivity. The results indicate that humor can be induced and increase a group's humor use. However, groups with people who used more humor were not more productive. Men in general and younger participants used humor more than women and older participants. Suggestions are offered for researchers interested in using experiments to test the effect of humor on groups.Keywords
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- Strategic Group Performance in the Commercial Airline Industry
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1 Professor, Department of Management College of Business Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana 70402
2 Deptt. of Mgt., Mktg. and General Business Pickens College of Business West Texas A&M University, Texas 79016-0001
3 Department of Management College of Business Administration University of Texas – Pan American, Texas 78539
1 Professor, Department of Management College of Business Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana 70402
2 Deptt. of Mgt., Mktg. and General Business Pickens College of Business West Texas A&M University, Texas 79016-0001
3 Department of Management College of Business Administration University of Texas – Pan American, Texas 78539
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Journal of Management Research, Vol 3, No 2 (2003), Pagination: 53-60Abstract
Research based on Porter's typology of strategic groups (Cappel, Tucci&Wyld, 1996) indicated that the most successful U.S. based airlines at that time belonged to the strategic group that employed a strategy combining elements of low-cost and differentiation. Later, as deregulation of the industry was introduced in Europe, the authors found that superior financial performance was achieved by European airlines that employed a singular low-cost approach. After the events of September 11, 2001 it appears that the most successful U.S airlines in terms of financial performance are those adopting a low-cost approach. The theoretical question to be examined is whether recent events creating disequilibrium within the industry have resulted in temporary or permanent changes in the relationship between financial performance and generic strategy choice.Keywords
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