Why have academics and HR professionals embraced SHRM ? To Alignment with Business Goals, Recognition of HR’s Impact on Performance, Professionalization of HR, Responding to Globalization and Change
The Strong Business Case Argument:
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Many empirical studies link strategic HR practices with improved firm performance, lower turnover, and better innovation outcomes.
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Firms that integrate HR with business strategy tend to adapt faster to market changes.
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SHRM helps organizations attract and retain talent, essential in competitive industries.
The Self-Interest Argument:
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Critics argue that some academics promote SHRM because it creates more research opportunities and academic prestige.
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HR professionals might embrace SHRM because it increases their power, budget, and influence within organizations.
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There’s a risk SHRM becomes more about rhetoric than practical impact if companies adopt it superficially.