What is it about?

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between inspirational leadership, participative decision making (PDM) and happiness at work (HAW).

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Why is it important?

In recent years, some studies have put forward different conceptual models to explain the gap in the relationship between human resource management and performance, considering the effect of mediating variables. This study proposes a theoretical model that attempts to develop this human resource “black box” by empirically validating a conceptual proposal that links inspirational leadership, PDM and HAW.

Perspectives

Participative decision making makes organizations more democratic. Participation improves motivation and enriches organizational knowledge, but most organizations follow hierarchical structures were participation is neglected. Future organizations should shift towards a more democratic management,

Associate Professor Andres Salas-Vallina
University of Valencia

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This page is a summary of: The HRM-performance relationship revisited: inspirational motivation, participative decision making and happiness at work (HAW), Employee Relations, July 2017, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/er-12-2016-0245.
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