European and Asia Pacific ADRs: A Long-Term Performance Assessment

Abstract

The paper reports on empirical work recently conducted about the determinants of human resource (HR) practices based on High performance work system (HPWS) in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam. From a structural equation modeling approach; this paper analyzes data collected from 159 samples of line managers who were working in limited and joint stock companies. The paper explores a system of HR practices implemented in Vietnam, including job description and appraisal, extensive training, employee security, internal mobility, selective staffing and incentive reward. Research findings suggest that there is considerable diversity amongst SMEs in relation to their use of HR practices. Moreover, the research implications, and suggestions for future research directions are also discussed in this paper.