The impact of market orientation and strategic HRM on firm performance: The case of Chinese enterprises

Li Qun Wei; Chung Ming Lau

doi:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400395

The impact of market orientation and strategic HRM on firm performance: The case of Chinese enterprises

Li Qun Wei^*, Chung Ming Lau

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Abstract

This study examines market orientation as the antecedent to strategic human resource management (SHRM), and the related effects on firm performance in an emerging economy context. It is suggested that the relationship between SHRM and firm performance is moderated by ownership type and autonomy in staffing of these firms. Empirical results from a sample of Chinese firms from various industries and regions reveal that SHRM mediates the relationship between market orientation and firm performance. It is also found that the effect of SHRM on firm performance is stronger for firms with a higher degree of autonomy in staffing, and weaker for private firms. Other types of ownership (state or foreign) have no effect on this relationship.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	980-995
Number of pages	16
Journal	Journal of International Business Studies
Volume	39
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400395
Publication status	Published - Sept 2008

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Business and International Management
General Business,Management and Accounting
Economics and Econometrics
Strategy and Management
Management of Technology and Innovation

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China
Market orientation
Strategic HRM: firm performance

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