A1 Journal article (refereed)
Conflicts related to Human Resource Management in Finnish Project-Based Companies (2021)


Lemmetty, S., Keronen, S., Auvinen, T., & Collin, K. (2021). Conflicts related to Human Resource Management in Finnish Project-Based Companies. Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies, 11(1), 85-107. https://doi.org/10.18291/njwls.122226


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All authors or editorsLemmetty, Soila; Keronen, Sara; Auvinen, Tommi; Collin, Kaija

Journal or seriesNordic Journal of Working Life Studies

eISSN2245-0157

Publication year2021

Publication date29/09/2020

Volume11

Issue number1

Pages range85-107

PublisherRoskilde universitetsforlag

Publication countryDenmark

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.18291/njwls.122226

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessOpen Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/72108


Abstract

In contemporary working life of Nordic countries, employee involvement and well-being are emphasized and organizational functions and demands are continuously changing. Thus, the study of human resource management (HRM) practices and their consequences for employees is relevant. This study examines conflicts related to HRM in Finnish project-based companies and provides new information on the implications of conflicts in HRM practices for theorists and practitioners. The research was conducted qualitatively using content and thematic analysis. The findings suggest that conflicts framed within HRM practices are generally the result of the practices and expectations of the organization and management not meeting the views and expectations of the employees. Moreover, the lack of transparency and deficient or even absent HRM practices generate conflicts. The consequences of conflicts range from motivational problems and individual employees’ fatigue to the deterioration of team and organizational performance.


Keywordsworking lifesocial conflictshuman resource managementgrowth companiesproject workqualitative analysis (chemical analysis)

Free keywordsconflict; human resource management practices; growth companies; qualitative thematic analysis; employee experiences


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Ministry reportingYes

Reporting Year2021

JUFO rating1


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