When less is more: The effect of devolution on HR's strategic role and construed image

Volume: 47, Issue: 3, Pages: 541 - 558
Published: Sep 1, 2008
Abstract
This research explores the possibility that devolving people-management activities to line managers might transform an HR unit and improve its reputation within its organization. We examined the effect of devolving people-management responsibilities to line managers on HR managers' construed image—their perceptions of the internal reputation of the HR unit. Results revealed that a devolution strategy had a positive effect on HR managers'...
Paper Details
Title
When less is more: The effect of devolution on HR's strategic role and construed image
Published Date
Sep 1, 2008
Volume
47
Issue
3
Pages
541 - 558
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