Towards a methodology for identifying path dependence in the evolution of human resources practices

M. Rosario Perello-Marin

Spain

Universitat Politècnica de València

DOE - Departamento de Organización de Empresas

Submitted: 2011-01-14

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Published: 2010-06-09

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4995/wpom.v1i1.796
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path dependence, human resources management, evolution of organization, collaborative teams

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This research was not funded

Abstract:

The path dependence approach seems to be well suited for analyzing certain decisions in human resources management. Within this paper, we will try to establish a framework for the application of an evolution model in human resources practices by using cladistics.
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