Acta Oeconomica Pragensia 2010, 18(4):64-80 | DOI: 10.18267/j.aop.313

A Study of HRM Practices and Organizational Culture in Selected Private Sector Organizations in India

Anil Kumar Singh
University of Delhi, SriAurobindo College (dranil.singh@gmail.com).

This paper examined the relationship between HRM practices and organizational culture in private sector organizations operating in India. Organizational culture has developed in the Indian environment along with global work values. This study is based on a survey of 95 respondents working in two private sector organizations. Although the HRM practices in these organizations differ a lot, there is a significant relationship between HRM practices and organizational culture.

Keywords: Human Resource Management, Organizational culture
JEL classification: Z1

Published: August 1, 2010  Show citation

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Singh, A.K. (2010). A Study of HRM Practices and Organizational Culture in Selected Private Sector Organizations in India. Acta Oeconomica Pragensia18(4), 64-80. doi: 10.18267/j.aop.313
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