Defining Strategic HRM：An Overview of the Field.pptVIP

Defining Strategic HRM: An Overview of the Field Patrick M. Wright Professor of HR Studies Cornell University My Biases… Ideologically, I want HR to matter People are valuable (Judeo-Christian ethic) Professionally, my role is gatekeeper/scientist to explore rigorously if it does Positivist, Empiricist Perspective Result is a very critical approach to studying Strategic HRM My Biases… Emphasis will be on my work Not because it’s truth Not because it’s the best Not because it’s perfect Not because others’ work doesn’t matter…but Because it’s what I know and what I’m passionate about What is HRM