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The Role-Based Performance Scale: Validity Analysis Of A Theory-Based Measure, Theresa M. Welbourne, Diane E. Johnson, Amir Erez Sep 2013

The Role-Based Performance Scale: Validity Analysis Of A Theory-Based Measure, Theresa M. Welbourne, Diane E. Johnson, Amir Erez

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

This study introduces a theory-based measure of employee performance (Role Based Performance Scale, RBPS) that is supported with results from a validation study using 10 data sets from six companies. In contrast to traditional, job-related measures of employee performance, we propose an alternative measure of performance based on role theory and identity theory. Because our results support the validity of the scale, we think that the instrument can be used for future research that requires a generalizable measure of performance. The scale demonstrates diagnostic properties that make it useful for practitioners as well as researchers.


Strategic And Administrative Human Resource Management (Hrm): A Study Of Hrm Reporting In Entrepreneurial Firms, Theresa M. Welbourne Sep 2013

Strategic And Administrative Human Resource Management (Hrm): A Study Of Hrm Reporting In Entrepreneurial Firms, Theresa M. Welbourne

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

This paper reports the results of an exploratory study examining firm characteristics associated with choosing an administrative or strategic approach to HRM. Strategic HRM is defined as having a senior HRM executive who reports to the CEO, while administrative HRM is defined as having the HRM function report to a Vice President of Administration. Data are gathered from a cohort of firms that went public in 1993. The results show that different sets of characteristics are associated with each HRM reporting form, and analysis of stock price growth after the IPO demonstrates that the strategic HRM companies enjoy increasing stock …


Agency Theory Implications For Strategic Human Resource Management: Effects Of Ceo Ownership, Administrative Hrm, And Incentive Alignment On Firm Performance, Theresa M. Welbourne, Linda A. Cyr Sep 2013

Agency Theory Implications For Strategic Human Resource Management: Effects Of Ceo Ownership, Administrative Hrm, And Incentive Alignment On Firm Performance, Theresa M. Welbourne, Linda A. Cyr

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

Agency theory is used to expand the research in strategic human resource management (SHRM) by viewing the construct underlying SHRM as control over all employees. We develop hypotheses on the effects of CEO ownership, administrative HRM, and incentive stock ownership on firm performance. The results indicate that administrative HRM has a negative effect on stock price. Incentive alignment via stock ownership has a positive effect on stock price and productivity. CEO ownership has a positive effect on sales but a negative impact on productivity. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.


Group Incentives And Pay Satisfaction: Understanding The Relationship Through An Identity Theory Perspective, Theresa M. Welbourne, Daniel M. Cable Sep 2013

Group Incentives And Pay Satisfaction: Understanding The Relationship Through An Identity Theory Perspective, Theresa M. Welbourne, Daniel M. Cable

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

The goal of this paper is to develop a conceptual model based on identity theory to specify the relationship between group incentives and pay satisfaction. Pay satisfaction, as currently measured, does not include items that directly assess group-based rewards, therefore, any changes in pay satisfaction associated with group incentive implementation would be the result of some spillover effect. Identity theory is employed to model this effect by delineating how group incentives tap salient work-related roles; the theory also has implications for various behavioral consequences. The research described in this paper tests two hypotheses derived from the conceptual model. These hypotheses …


Making The Business Case For Employee Resource Groups, Theresa Welbourne, Lacey Mclaughlin Jun 2013

Making The Business Case For Employee Resource Groups, Theresa Welbourne, Lacey Mclaughlin

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

No abstract provided.


Celebrating 50 Years, 50 Years Of Knowledge Sharing And Learning From A Field Moving Forward, James Hayton, Panagiotis Piperopoulos, Theresa Welbourne Oct 2011

Celebrating 50 Years, 50 Years Of Knowledge Sharing And Learning From A Field Moving Forward, James Hayton, Panagiotis Piperopoulos, Theresa Welbourne

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

No abstract provided.


Fast Hr - Enhancing Service Excellence, Theresa M. Welbourne Dec 2010

Fast Hr - Enhancing Service Excellence, Theresa M. Welbourne

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

This article introduces a model of HRM based on learning from agile and extreme programming. In addition to describing how HRM can benefit from the discipline of Fast HRM, several case studies and learning from research studies are introduced.


Engaged In What? So What? A Role-Based Perspective For The Future Of Employee Engagement, Theresa M. Welbourne Dec 2010

Engaged In What? So What? A Role-Based Perspective For The Future Of Employee Engagement, Theresa M. Welbourne

Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD

No abstract provided.