Abstract Drawing on systems theory, this paper aims to search for a leverage point in high-performance work system (HPWS) wherein small change of constituent part significantly enhances the effect whole organizational performance (OP). Based meta-analysis 59,207 firms and establishments from 240 sample studies up December 2021, examines HPWS composition, coupled with country origin industrial a...

This paper reports findings from an ongoing study to understand the dynamics of operational reliability. Previously, the study identified weaknesses in organizational settings that inhibited learning opportunities, specifically the ability to learn from failure (Sullivan et al., 2008). Effective organizational learning strategies are critical in promoting operational reliability, specifically r...

Two studies were conducted investigating the relationship between high-performance work systems (HPWS) and occupational safety. In Study 1, data were obtained from company human resource and safety directors across 138 organizations. LISREL VIII results showed that an HPWS was positively related to occupational safety at the organizational level. Study 2 used data from 189 front-line employees ...