The link between perceived human resource management practices, engagement and employee behaviour: A moderated mediation model

International Journal of Human Resource Management

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 330-351

  Alfes, K ^a   Shantz, A D ^b   Truss, C ^c   Soane, E C ^d  

^a KINGSTON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF KENT   (United Kingdom)

^d UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

employee engagement; leader member exchange; organisational citizenship behaviour; perceived HRM practices; perceived organisational support; turnover intentions

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870479689     PISSN: 09585192     EISSN: 14664399     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09585192.2012.679950     Document Type: Article

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