The Acceptance of Human Resource Innovation : Lessons for Management
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“The Acceptance of Human Resource Innovation, based on a survey done by the author at the Valiant Insurance Corp., examines the adoption, implementation and acceptance of workplace innovations introduced by management. The purpose of the book is to provide an understanding of the gap that exists between the stated purpose of a new human resource program and its actual achievements. The study done at the insurance company was designed to measure employee reaction to and acceptance of the following human resource innovations: quality circles, job posting, flex-time, a fitness program, flexible benefits, case rewards, an employee newsletter and a peer award. The study found that executives and managers were more accepting of these innovations than were lower level employees. This particularly held true for innovative programs designed for non-managers. Kossek starts with an overview of innovation, including theory, processes and acceptance of new human resource programs. Also discussed is a historical background of the eight innovations that were studied. The author also discusses the findings from the Valiant Insurance Corp. study, including measures used int he HRM survey and findings from the statistical analysis of the differences in respondents' acceptance rate of the innovations.”–
“. . . Whether one agrees or disagrees with Kossek's assertions, she should cause every serious practitioner to look at their own actions. In his introduction, Victor Vroom states, ` . . . the study breaks new ground in developing a measure of employee acceptance of innovation. . . . ' Such accolades are so commonplace these days that when a landmark work does come on the scene it can be overlooked. Even if this reviewer has quibbled with some of Kossek's finer points, she has written a book that demands serious attention.”–
Book Description
"The Acceptance of Human Resource Innovation, based on a survey done by the author at the Valiant Insurance Corp., examines the adoption, implementation and acceptance of workplace innovations introduced by management. The purpose of the book is to provide an understanding of the gap that exists between the stated purpose of a new human resource program and its actual achievements. The study done at the insurance company was designed to measure employee reaction to and acceptance of the following human resource innovations: quality circles, job posting, flex-time, a fitness program, flexible benefits, case rewards, an employee newsletter and a peer award. The study found that executives and managers were more accepting of these innovations than were lower level employees." Personnel Administrator
The Acceptance of Human Resource Innovation : Lessons for Management
The Acceptance of Human Resource Innovation : Lessons for Management,Ellen Ernst Kossek,Quorum Books,0899303749,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Human Resources & Personnel Management,Personnel And Human Resources Management,Personnel management,Business & Economics / Human Resources & Personnel Management
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