The Adoption and Implementation of High-Performance Work System in Subsidiaries of Japanese Multinational Companies in Vietnam: a Qualitative Study

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Organizacija Pub Date : 2022-02-01 DOI:10.2478/orga-2022-0003

H. Tran, Thi Ngoc Quynh Dinh, The Kien Nguyen

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Abstract

Abstract Background and purpose: Managing human resource in foreign subsidiaries of Multinational Companies (MNCs) has been a challenging task due to the cultural diversity. High Performance Work System (HPWS) has been adopted by headquarters of MNCs in their subsidiaries as a form of control. The current research aims to explore the adoption and implementation of HPWS in subsidiaries of Japanese MNCs in Vietnam. Design/Methodology/Approach: A qualitative research design was conducted with data collected from semi-structured in-depth interviews with 33 managers working in 11 subsidiaries of Japanese MNC in Vietnam. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The results suggested that although HPWS was not fully implemented in these establishments, ability enhancing, motivation enhancing and opportunity enhancing bundle of HPWS were adopted to a varying extent. In addition, HPWS was adopted as a reactive response rather than a strategic choice. Finally, cost-benefit consideration may provide explanation for the non-systematic implementation of HPWS in affiliations of Japanese MNCs in Vietnam. Conclusion: The research provides some evidences to support the best-fit approach to HPWS adoption and implementation. Although HPWS has the potential to improve organizational performance, it must be internally aligned with the context of the organization.

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日本跨国公司在越南子公司高效能工作制度的采用与实施:一项质的研究

背景与目的:由于文化的多样性，跨国公司海外子公司的人力资源管理一直是一项具有挑战性的任务。高绩效工作系统(HPWS)作为一种控制形式，已被跨国公司的总部所采用。本研究旨在探讨日本跨国公司在越南的子公司采用和实施HPWS。设计/方法/方法:通过对日本跨国公司在越南的11家子公司的33名管理人员进行半结构化深度访谈收集数据，进行定性研究设计。采用内容分析法对数据进行分析。结果:调查结果表明，虽然这些机构没有全面实施高绩效服务，但不同程度地采用了高绩效服务的能力增强、动机增强和机会增强组合。此外，HPWS被采用为一种被动反应，而不是一种战略选择。最后，成本效益考虑可以解释日本跨国公司在越南的附属公司不系统地实施HPWS。结论:本研究为HPWS的采用和实施提供了一定的依据。虽然HPWS具有提高组织绩效的潜力，但它必须在内部与组织的环境保持一致。

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Organizacija MANAGEMENT-

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3.50

自引率

15.80%

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审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Organizacija (Journal of Management, Information Systems and Human Resources) is an interdisciplinary peer reviewed journal that seeks both theoretical and practical papers devoted to managerial aspects of the subject matter indicated in the title. In particular the journal focuses on papers which cover state-of art developments in the subject area of the journal, its implementation and use in the organizational practice. Organizacija is covered by numerous Abstracting & Indexing services, including SCOPUS.