The Research Design Used to Develop a High Performance Management System Construct for U.S. Restaurant Managers

Keywords

human resource management, work practices system, restaurant, qualitative method

Abstract

Studies suggest that when organizations place a higher value on their employees, through the implementation of high performance management systems (HPMSs), their business performance improves. Those that have conceptualized the HPMS construct in the service sector have limited validity for the restaurant industry. To fill this gap this paper presents the research methods used to develop a construct for a HPMS within the casual restaurant sector of the US hospitality industry. The exploratory qualitative methodology that combines a variety of data collection techniques including interviews for the pilot study, the Delphi method and secondary data collection to establish the most salient dimensions of a HPMS in the casual restaurant industry, are discussed. Thirteen key HPMS dimensions are identified; training and skill development, employer of choice, information sharing, selectivity in recruiting, measurement of HR practices, promotion from within, quality of work/life, diversity, incentive pay based on performance appraisal, participation and empowerment, employee ownership, self-managed teams and high wages. In addition, an overarching HPMS construct is developed as a first step in identifying the link between HR practices and restaurant performance.

Publication Date

12-1-2009

Original Citation

Murphy, K.S. & Murrmann, S. (2009). The Research Design Used to Develop a High Performance Management System Construct for U.S. Restaurant Managers. International Journal of Hospitality Management. 28(4), 547-555.

Number of Pages

298-308

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volume

28

Issue

4

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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