What role does HRM system strength play in Italian healthcare organizations? A post COVID-19 snapshot

IF 2.5 Q3 MANAGEMENT

International Journal of Public Sector Management Pub Date : 2024-07-04 DOI:10.1108/ijpsm-07-2023-0227

Federico Ceschel, Valentina Bianchini, Fabian Homberg, Marzia Di Marcantonio

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Abstract

Purpose

Our study investigates the role of the Human Resources Management (HRM) system strength in supporting Italian healthcare managers during times of uncertainty and change. The perceived HRM system strength and its relationship with managers’ taking charge behaviors, perceived procedural constraints, and work engagement were examined.

Design/methodology/approach

Two surveys were conducted to gather empirical data from a pooled sample of 121 healthcare managers located in hospitals across Italy. We use regression analysis to test our hypotheses.

Findings

The data show that strong HRM systems facilitate managers taking charge behaviors and work engagement. Additionally, the findings highlight the mitigating effect of a strong HRM system on procedural constraints, such as red tape, in public healthcare organizations.

Practical implications

Emphasizing the positive outcomes associated with strong HRM systems, the findings suggest that public health organizations should make efforts to put in place robust HR practices to bolster engagement and proactive behaviors among healthcare managers in times of uncertainty and change.

Originality/value

Analyzing a unique data set, the study extends the understanding of HRM system strength in the public sector, specifically in post-pandemic healthcare organizations. Overall, the study contributes to the growing literature on HRM system strength by offering novel insights into its nomological network.

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人力资源管理系统的优势在意大利医疗机构中发挥什么作用？COVID-19 后的快照

目的我们的研究探讨了在不确定和变革时期，人力资源管理（HRM）系统的优势在支持意大利医疗管理人员方面的作用。我们对感知到的人力资源管理体系强度及其与管理人员的负责行为、感知到的程序约束和工作参与度之间的关系进行了研究。数据显示，强大的人力资源管理体系有利于管理人员的负责行为和工作投入。此外，研究结果还强调了在公共医疗机构中，强大的人力资源管理系统对繁文缛节等程序性约束的缓解作用。实用意义研究结果强调了与强大的人力资源管理系统相关的积极成果，并建议公共医疗机构应努力实施强有力的人力资源实践，以提高医疗管理人员在不确定和变革时期的参与度和主动行为。总之，本研究通过对人力资源管理系统强度的名义网络提出新的见解，为不断增长的有关人力资源管理系统强度的文献做出了贡献。

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International Journal of Public Sector Management Multiple-

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5.00

自引率

7.10%

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Public Sector Management (IJPSM) publishes academic articles on the management, governance, and reform of public sector organizations around the world, aiming to provide an accessible and valuable resource for academics and public managers alike. IJPSM covers the full range of public management research including studies of organizations, public finances, performance management, Human Resources Management, strategy, leadership, accountability, integrity, collaboration, e-government, procurement, and more. IJPSM encourages scholars to publish their empirical research and is particularly interested in comparative findings. IJPSM is open to articles using a variety of research methods and theoretical approaches.