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Menadžment ljudskih resursa u malim i srednjim preduzećima: konceptualni okvir
Human Resource Management In Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises: Conceptual Framework

Author(s): Saša Petković, Branka Zolak Poljašević
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Универзитет у Нишу
Keywords: human resource management; human resource practices; micro; small and medium-sized enterprises

Summary/Abstract: A contemporary approach to human resource management that involves specific practices, policies and systems which influence employees' behavior, their attitudes and work performance is typical for large organizations. As for smaller enterprises, there is a widely accepted opinion that human resource management is not necessary, and is not cost effective. Such approach to employees is wrong, because increased competition imposes on small, as well as on large organizations, the need for better understanding and managing of all available resources. This paper discusses the possibilities and constraints for the application of some basic human resource management practices in small and medium-sized enterprises. Based on a comprehensive literature review, the authors suggest two conceptual models of human resource management. The first one is simple and therefore appropriate for application in micro and small enterprises. The second one is much more suitable for use in medium-sized enterprises, which have potential for further growth.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 301-315
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English