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Micro vs Small Enterprises: A Profile of Human Resource Personnel, Practices and Support Systems


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1 Department of Management, Marketing & General Business West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas 79016, United States
2 School of Business Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX 76105, United States
3 School of Business University of Houston – Victoria Victoria, Texas 77901, United States
     

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The research depicts the current state of Human Resource Management (HRM) personnel, practices and support systems in micro (0-9 employees) and small (10-250 employees) sized enterprises. The authors' hypothesis postulates that differences exist between micro and small firms in HRM personnel, practices and support systems. A survey was conducted in which respondents reported their perceptions and experiences. Data were analyzed using t-tests and chi-square tests to detect statistically significant differences between micro and small sized enterprises. The authors' hypothesis was found to be invalid and the research findings suggested a higher level of sophistication and experience in HRM functions in micro and small enterprises than what was anticipated.

Keywords

HRM Support Functions, Employee Training, Job Design, Compensation, Career Development
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Authors

Terry R Pearson
Department of Management, Marketing & General Business West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas 79016, United States
Donna Y Stringer
School of Business Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX 76105, United States
La Velle H Mills
Department of Management, Marketing & General Business West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas 79016, United States
David F Summers
School of Business University of Houston – Victoria Victoria, Texas 77901, United States

Abstract


The research depicts the current state of Human Resource Management (HRM) personnel, practices and support systems in micro (0-9 employees) and small (10-250 employees) sized enterprises. The authors' hypothesis postulates that differences exist between micro and small firms in HRM personnel, practices and support systems. A survey was conducted in which respondents reported their perceptions and experiences. Data were analyzed using t-tests and chi-square tests to detect statistically significant differences between micro and small sized enterprises. The authors' hypothesis was found to be invalid and the research findings suggested a higher level of sophistication and experience in HRM functions in micro and small enterprises than what was anticipated.

Keywords


HRM Support Functions, Employee Training, Job Design, Compensation, Career Development

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