Influence of national, organizational and relational contexts on the human resource function performance in Morocco

The relevance of the human resources function (HRF) is based on the performance of several management levels which call on different factors. In this article, we explain the influence of national, organizational and relational contexts on the effectiveness and the efficiency of human resources management (HRM) policies and practices

A critical analysis of absorptive capacity research

The ability to absorb new external knowledge (ACAP) becomes a major source of innovation and competitive advantage. Despite the abundance of literature devoted to this concept, it remains shrouded in conceptual and empirical confusion. In this paper, we will attempt to shed light on this construct. Based on a thematic analysis of this literature, we identify five main themes covered by absorptive capacity research, such as: conceptualizations of ACAP, dimensions, measurement scales, main antecedents and organizational outputs of ACAP. The results show that, despite the efforts made in this field, the variety of conceptualizations, the diversity of measures used, the focus on “Content” of knowledge at the expense of “Processes”, “IT Systems” and “Context” of their integration, restrict our understanding of this concept. The paper then addresses some limitations of that works, and discusses avenues for future researches

Diagnosis of organizational change: A multi-level approach (Case study of a French SME certified ISO 9001)

Since their first certificates issued in 1989, ISO standards have grown considerably with, for example, more than 1,106,356 certificates delivered in 2016 to ISO 9001 granted in the world [1]. Even though these standards have contributed significantly to the formalization of the company's knowledge, little is known about the consequences of implementing this framework in terms of organizational changes and learning dynamics. To better understand this phenomenon, we opted for a qualitative approach based on a single case study. Our approach attempts to consider several levels of analysis: organizational, strategic, cognitive and societal. Hence, we have used a model that superimposes these four levels to analyze the organizational changes that are induced by the implementation of the ISO 9001 management system, and their consequences on the modes of learning within a French SME

Knowledge management in industrial companies

The industrial enterprise as a development organization of the country is as also concerned by the formation of its own elite. Indeed, in an economic environment increasingly complex and competitive, companies, especially those of industrial activity are now aware, more than ever, of the importance of knowledge management of their human resources as a primary factor for strengthening the innovative spirit of its employees, and therefore the performance of the different chains of the business. The concern of this article is, first, to describe the reasons for the emergence of the concept of knowledge management within firms. On the other hand, we will try to highlight the interests and objectives of this type of management, but more importantly, to highlight the difficulties and limitations of the application of its procedures

The impact of ISO 9001 quality management on organizational learning and innovation: Proposal for a conceptual framework

The integration of the learning perspective and knowledge management has led us in this research to develop a framework for analyzing the influence of a management system of quality on organizational learning and innovation within certified companies. By conceptualizing a framework of analysis including contextual and methodological elements, we theoretically develop how a management system of quality such as ISO 9001 can produce different types of learning and knowledge and how the advantage of quality can become more sustainable

Assessement of managers satisfaction regarding the HR Function in developing countries through a quantitative method research: The Moroccan context

This paper presents a practice-oriented study that aims to reveal challenges faced by HR managers within developing countries through studying the Moroccan context. Indeed, we conducted a quantitative inquiry that evaluates the HR function performance based on Ulrich model. This study revealed the existence of several difficulties in terms of implementing a suitable HR function within industrial companies. The reliability of the inquiry was proven by calculating Cronbach Alphas. This research has important implications for HR professionals and strategic leaders that are especially interested in developing countries which will account for nearly 60% of global GDP in 2030, according to new estimates (OECD, 2018)

Evaluating the HR function as being a factor of supply chain performance: Case of industrial companies in Morocco

In an economic environment increasingly complex and competitive, firms are now aware, more than ever, of the importance of controlling the human resources function as a primary factor to the success and performance of their supply chains. Through studying the Moroccan industrial companies, the concern of this article is to highlight the role of human resource function in the supply chain performance, in the light of the company culture and under the effect of a HRM practices influenced by the competitive environment, and the resulting mutations

Evaluating the HR function as being a factor of supply chain performance: Case of industrial companies in Morocco

In an economic environment increasingly complex and competitive, firms are now aware, more than ever, of the importance of controlling the human resources function as a primary factor to the success and performance of their supply chains. Through studying the Moroccan industrial companies, the concern of this article is to highlight the role of human resource function in the supply chain performance, in the light of the company culture and under the effect of a HRM practices influenced by the competitive environment, and the resulting mutations