Abstract
This paper reports on a study that employs configuration theory to investigate whether there are noticeable differences in the HR and management ‘bundles’ used to drive performance in law firms. The survey explored the intensity of use by the firms of 16 performance oriented HR and management practices, identified earlier by a sample of influential industry actors as ‘drivers of performance’ in the industry. Cluster analysis was used to develop a taxonomy of the sample firms based on their patterns of use of the 16 practices. Three stable and one ‘emerging’ configuration were identified. This finding; that diverse management configurations do exist within the sector, is discussed in the light of contemporary theories about the evolution of professional archetypes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 25th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | the future of work and organisations |
| Place of Publication | Sydney |
| Publisher | Arinex Pty Ltd |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781877040870 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (25th : 2011) - Wellington, New Zealand Duration: 7 Dec 2011 → 9 Dec 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (25th : 2011) |
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| City | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Period | 7/12/11 → 9/12/11 |
Keywords
- ANOVA
- knowledge economy
- strategic human resource management
- multivariate statistics
- organisational performance
- performance management