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Cultural determinants of evidence-based human resources management: a cross-country analysis

Sienkiewicz Łukasz

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 160

527--545

EN

Purpose: This paper aims at providing comparative analysis of the influence of cultural determinants on the managers’ perceptions of human resources management practices, as a factor conditioning application of evidence-based management. Design/methodology/approach: This article presents the study of 121 managers in Poland, on their perception of HRM practices and analyses the consistency of findings with the Hofstede cultural dimensions model. Structured questionnaire developed by Rynes et al. (2002) in the US and used by Tenhiälä et al. (2016) in Finland, Spain and South Korea including 34 items on management practices, employment practices, training and development, staffing and compensation and benefits have been used. Comparative analysis of managers’ perceptions in 5 countries have been performed, and analysed from the perspective of cultural determinants. Findings: Significant differences among analysed countries have been noted in relation to managers’ perceptions of HRM practices, interpreted using the Hofstede’s model of cultural determinants. Five dimensions have been identifies as the most likely determinant of observable differences. Cultural factors have been found to explain perceptions of HRM practices in Poland, as well as in countries with both similar cultural dimensions profiles or shared characteristics. Research limitations/implications: The empirical part – questionnnaire in Poland – was performed during Covid-19 pandemic, which might have affected the perceptions of managers on what works in relation to HRM practices, as well as the external conditions under which the research was performed changed significantly over the course of last two years. Practical implications: Findings from the managers’ survey have been analysed from the perspective of cultural determinants, therefore making a link between perceptions and measurable and well defined variables of cultural origin, as represented by Hofstede’s dimensions. This implies, that more attention should be paid to culturally-grounded differences in cases where more evidence-based practices are intended to be implemented in organisations. Originality/Value: Paper presents original research findings, by providing comparative evidence on the managers’ perceptions of HRM practices in cross-cultural context, with application of the Hofstede cultural dimensions model.

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Management by values in the work of international manager

Burkiewicz Łukasz, Knap-Stefaniuk Agnieszka

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 149

47--56

EN

Purpose: Values entered the area of management relatively recently, which explains why this issue has not been widely discussed in academic articles yet. As values are an important element in supporting the achievement of the company's vision, mission and goals – especially in a multicultural environment – the aim of the authors set for themselves was to define the role that management by values plays in the work of international managers. Design/methodology/approach: The research method adopted in the article is the analysis and synthesis of subject literature and the use of secondary research. It is a mixed method, located between empirical and theoretical methods. The article first explains the essence and meaning of values in modern management and next it describes the competences of international managers and the role values play in cross-cultural management. The final sections present management by values as a way of building employee involvement and analyse the benefits of this type of management. Findings: The authors of the article came to the conclusion that the position of managers working in a multicultural environment does not depend only on their specialist knowledge, professional qualifications, or linguistic competence. All these skills lose their importance when they are accompanied by a lack of competences necessary to successfully function in a multicultural working environment. The article discusses the key features and skills managers of multicultural teams should possess, including the ability to implement management by values. Social implications: This article indicates the key features and skills that a manager of an intercultural team should possess. Therefore, the conclusions of the study can be used in economic practice. Originality/value: The authors recommend that modern managers create a system of values that will contribute to the success of their business.

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Zarządzanie międzykulturowe jako wyzwanie dla współczesnych menedżerów – rozwijanie potencjału wielokulturowych zespołów

Burkiewicz Ł., Knap-Stefaniuk A.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2018

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z. 130

61--69

PL

Wzrastające znaczenie współpracy międzynarodowej sprawia, że menedżerowie coraz większą uwagę przywiązują do zarządzania różnicami kulturowymi (zarządzanie międzykulturowe). Przyszłością zarządzania międzykulturowego stanie się prawidłowe selekcjonowanie kandydatów do pracy w środowisku różnic kulturowych, przy czym na pierwszy plan wyjdą kwestie predyspozycji kandydata do pracy w środowisku międzykulturowym, jego sposobu postrzegania różnorodności potencjalnych współpracowników, jak i podejścia do stereotypów i różnic kulturowych. Współcześnie na rynku pracy sukces zawodowy nie zależy w głównej mierze od posiadanej specjalistycznej wiedzy i kwalifikacji zawodowych, ale od posiadania umiejętności przystosowania się do nowych warunków kulturowych. Rośnie świadomość, że różnorodność podnosi jakość zasobów ludzkich, a na wzrost jej znaczenia wpływają również zmiany demograficzne na świecie oraz ustawodawstwo i działania prawne. Szczególną rolę w zarządzaniu międzykulturowym odgrywają dziś menedżerowie, którzy potrafią właściwie wykorzystywać potencjał wielokulturowych zespołów.

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A growing role of international cooperation increase the significance of multicultural management. The future of intercultural management lies in informed selection of candidates for work in an environment of cultural differences, especially their predispositions towards working in an intercultural environment, their perception of diversity of potential co-workers, and their attitude to stereotypes and cultural differences. The contemporary trend in the labour market indicates that success no longer depends primarily on specialist knowledge and professional qualifications, but if they are not accompanied by an ability to adapt to new cultural conditions, they do not guarantee success. People realize that diversity increases the quality of human resources and that this increase is further consolidated by global demographic changes, legislature and legal acts. Managers who can properly use the potential of multicultural teams play a special role in intercultural management today.