The Challenges Of Implementing High Performance Work Practices In The Nonprofit Sector

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serval:BIB_E143EA1E9261
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
The Challenges Of Implementing High Performance Work Practices In The Nonprofit Sector
Journal
Journal of Applied Business Research
Author(s)
Robineau A., Ohana M., Swaton S.
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2015
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
1
Number
31
Pages
p. 103-114
Language
english
Abstract
The last economic crisis raised huge challenges for nonprofit organizations. It is now critical for nonprofit organizations to show not only their social legitimacy but also their efficiency and competency to claim for grants (Kearns, Bell, Deem, & McShane, 2012). High Performance Work Practices (HPWP) are a way to foster performance and thus to answer challenges nonprofit organizations are currently facing. However, such practices have until then only been considered for the corporate world. The entire philosophy behind nonprofit organizations contrasts radically from the for-profit sector. Human resources management in particular may differ as well. The aim of this article is precisely to analyze the challenges of implementing HPWP in nonprofit organizations. In order to explore those challenges, we study the HR practices of a nonprofit organization based in UK that struggles against poverty. Discussion of results highlights good practices that should be applied along the nonprofit sector.
Keywords
Nonprofit, not-for-profit, human resources, High Performance Work Practices
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17/09/2014 14:22
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20/08/2019 17:05
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