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What obstacles do you think managers might face when implementing a high-performance work system?
Chapter 16: Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems: 16.4 Implementing the System Book Title: Managing Human Resources Printed By: Cedric Turner ([email protected]) © 2016 Cengage Learning, Cengage Learning
16.4 Implementing the System So far we have talked about the principles, practices, and goals of high- performance work systems. Unfortunately, these design issues pose probably less than half of the challenges that must be met to ensure an HPWS is successful. Much of what looks good in the planning stage gets messy during implementation. The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) asked managers and consultants to identify the critical factors that can make or break a high- performance work system. The respondents identified the following actions as necessary for success (see Figure 16.5):
Make a compelling case for change linked to the company’s business strategy.
Ensure that change is “owned” by senior and line managers.
Allocate sufficient resources and support for the change effort.
Ensure early and broad communication of the effort.
Ensure that teams are implemented in a systemic way.
Establish methods for measuring the results of the change.
Ensure continuity of leadership and appoint “champions” of the initiative.
Figure 16.5
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Many of these recommendations are applicable to almost any change initiative, but they are especially important for broad-based change efforts needed to implement high-performance work systems. Some of the most critical issues are discussed next.
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